INDIA MARKET LENS
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Dollar bonds to lose some lustre as US yields surge

Indian markets moved higher.

· Economic Times Markets

Overseas bond sales may moderate as the US Federal Reserve increases interest rates. Bank of Maharashtra priced its debut bond at a higher yield than Union Bank of India. Indian companies have raised over $20 billion in dollar bonds this year. Higher US treasury yields increase the all-in cost for Indian issuers. Issuers may frontload fundraising before rates potentially rise further.

  • The immediate tone of coverage reads positive.