India’s Bond Market Sees Boost as Global Index Inclusion Spurs Foreign Inflows

Since the inclusion of Indian government bonds in the JP Morgan Global Bond Index on June 28, 2024, foreign investments in Fully Accessible Route (FAR) bonds have surged to approximately $7.55 billion as of January 21, 2025. This robust inflow underscores the growing appetite among international investors for Indian fixed-income assets, highlighting the potential for long-term benefits to the domestic bond market.

Sensex crash: What’s Spooking Indian Stock Markets?

Donald Trump’s return to the global stage has reignited concerns about trade protectionism. On his first day back in office, Trump announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico and hinted at potential hikes targeting other countries, including India. The lack of clarity on his broader economic strategy has unnerved markets. His immigration policies could also hit Indian IT firms hard, adding to the gloom.

Stock markets fall as uncertainty over Trump’s tariff plans loom

Trump’s tariff decisions remain a wildcard for Indian markets, said Prashant Tapse, senior vice president of research at Mehta Equities, adding that uncertainty over his tariff plans for India has led to caution among investors. The U.S. policy framework under Trump could impact the strength of the dollar and Treasury yields, as well as raise inflation, which could mean fewer interest rate cuts.