03.02.202607:17:18UTC+00India 10Y Yield Slips on US Tariff Rollback

The yield on India's 10-year government securities decreased to approximately 6.72%, stepping back from its peak earlier this year. This decline comes as positive investor sentiment surged following the announcement of a trade agreement with the United States. President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. would revoke punitive tariffs on India, subsequent to an understanding reached with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This agreement includes provisions concerning India's oil acquisitions from Russia. As part of the accord, U.S. tariffs on Indian goods will be reduced to 18%, and the supplementary duty on crude imports will be eliminated. Analysts forecast that this trade deal will exert more influence on the yields of the 10-year and longer-term bonds. Additionally, it is anticipated that the Indian rupee will appreciate. The agreement is also expected to draw in foreign capital, as a stronger currency is likely to elevate the attractiveness of local bonds, even amidst the backdrop of unprecedented government borrowing.