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Indian bonds fall again as oil spikes and debt auctions loom
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Oil worries could keep OIS rates higher longer
Indian government bonds slid for a third straight day as oil prices climbed amid Middle East tensions. With fresh debt supply and bond auctions approaching, traders turned cautious. Since India imports most of its oil, higher crude directly feeds inflation and rate expectations, pushing overnight index swap rates up as markets brace for stubbornly elevated costs.
- Bonds fell for a third consecutive day
- Rising Middle East risks are lifting oil prices
- Upcoming auctions and fresh supply are pressuring sentiment
- OIS rates increased on expectations of high oil
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