Indian bonds experienced a downturn as reports surfaced of the Reserve Bank of India considering interest rate hikes to bolster the rupee. This potential policy tightening overshadowed softer oil prices and liquidity measures. The rupee’s recent slide, exacerbated by Middle East tensions, has prompted government action, with economists anticipating rate increases as early as June due to inflation concerns.
Originally published by The Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets