{"id":11598,"date":"2026-01-31T04:03:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T04:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/?p=11598"},"modified":"2026-01-31T07:49:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T07:49:10","slug":"ten-year-bond-yield-in-india-updated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/ten-year-bond-yield-in-india-updated\/","title":{"rendered":"10-Year Bond Yield in India [Updated 2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of January 24, 2026, India\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-year government bond yield<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is about 6.67%. If we compare it with one year earlier, on January 20, 2025, it stood at 6.3338%. This year-over-year increase of about 0.33% shows that the cost for the government to borrow money for the long term has increased over the past year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But why?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This change could be a result of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stronger economic activity, which reduces the need for low interest rates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A higher issuance of government and state bonds has added supply to the market.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, it also signals that investors now expect fewer or smaller interest rate cuts ahead in 2026. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to learn more about<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India\u2019s 10-year bond yield<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read this article to learn the several reasons behind the increasing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-year G-sec yield in India<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/ten-year-bond-yield-in-india-updated\/#Why_the_10-year_G-Sec_Yield_Has_Moved_Up\" >Why the 10-year G-Sec Yield Has Moved Up?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/ten-year-bond-yield-in-india-updated\/#1_Strong_Economic_Activity\" >1. Strong Economic Activity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/ten-year-bond-yield-in-india-updated\/#2_Interest_Rate_Expectations\" >2. Interest Rate Expectations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/ten-year-bond-yield-in-india-updated\/#3_Expectation_of_Higher_Government_Borrowing_Ahead\" >3. Expectation of Higher Government Borrowing Ahead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/ten-year-bond-yield-in-india-updated\/#4_RBIs_Inflation_Outlook_Has_Reduced_Rate_Cut_Hopes\" >4. RBI\u2019s Inflation Outlook Has Reduced Rate Cut Hopes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/ten-year-bond-yield-in-india-updated\/#In_Summary_the_India_10-Year_Bond_Yield_is_667_As_of_January_24_2026\" >In Summary, the India 10-Year Bond Yield is 6.67% (As of January 24, 2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/ten-year-bond-yield-in-india-updated\/#India_10-Year_Bond_Yield_FAQs\" >India 10-Year Bond Yield FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/ten-year-bond-yield-in-india-updated\/#1_What_is_the_highest_ever_10-year_G-sec_yield_in_India\" >1. What is the highest ever 10-year G-sec yield in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/ten-year-bond-yield-in-india-updated\/#2_Why_are_interest_rates_falling_but_10-year_bond_yields_rising_in_2026\" >2. Why are interest rates falling but 10-year bond yields rising in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/ten-year-bond-yield-in-india-updated\/#3_Why_does_strong_economic_growth_increase_10-year_bond_yields\" >3. Why does strong economic growth increase 10-year bond yields?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/ten-year-bond-yield-in-india-updated\/#4_How_does_RBI_regulate_the_supply_of_government_bonds_in_the_market\" >4. How does RBI regulate the supply of government bonds in the market?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/ten-year-bond-yield-in-india-updated\/#Citations\" >Citations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_10-year_G-Sec_Yield_Has_Moved_Up\"><\/span><strong>Why the 10-year G-Sec Yield Has Moved Up?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 6.67% yield (as of January 24, 2026) is close to its highest level in the last ten months. This shows pressure in the bond market as investors are now expecting more returns. Such investor expectations could be due to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stronger growth\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/how-does-inflation-affect-bond-price\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher inflation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More bond supply<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more clarity, let\u2019s check out some reasons why the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-year bond yield <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is increasing in India:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Strong_Economic_Activity\"><\/span><strong>1. Strong Economic Activity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tradingeconomics.com\/india\/government-bond-yield\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMI (Purchasing Manager\u2019s Index) data<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that India\u2019s economy is growing at a strong pace. All the major PMIs remained above the 50 mark:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing PMI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Services PMI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Composite PMI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56.8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">59.3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">59.5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okay, but what do these numbers indicate?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You may interpret that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factories are producing more<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Service companies are seeing higher demand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall business activity is rising<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary reason?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is a strong \u201cdomestic demand\u201d. Indian consumers are spending, and businesses are investing + hiring. When economic activity improves across sectors, it signals that the economy does not need emergency-level support from low interest rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, this change in economic conditions directly influences the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-year government bond yields. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How? <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s largely because higher demand can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradually increase prices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such rising prices increase inflation risk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, inflation reduces the real return on bonds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to this, investors are demanding a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/what-are-the-interest-rates-offered-by-nbfc-bonds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">higher yield<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to protect themselves from future loss of purchasing power.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Interest_Rate_Expectations\"><\/span><strong>2. Interest Rate Expectations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the economy is expanding strongly, usually the central bank does not cut rates further. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rate cuts are used to support weak growth. Strong PMI data tells that growth is already stable, so aggressive rate reductions become less likely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, this again changes the market expectations as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic Signal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investor Interpretation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact on Yields<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong PMI data<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economy is growing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yields move higher<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High demand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflation risk increases<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher return demanded<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fewer expected rate cuts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term rates are adjusted upwards<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bond prices fall<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, demand for government bonds weakens unless there is an increase in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-year G-sec yield. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why strong economic data, even though positive for growth, puts upward pressure on G-Sec yields.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Expectation_of_Higher_Government_Borrowing_Ahead\"><\/span><strong>3. Expectation of Higher Government Borrowing Ahead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several analysts and investors expect government borrowing to increase due to the rollout of the proposed 8th Pay Commission. Higher salaries and pensions will raise government spending.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And how will the government fund this?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> More <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/fixed-income\/govt-bonds\/what-are-government-bonds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">G-secs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be issued.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, investors are now expecting a higher future bond supply. Thus, they are demanding higher yields today to compensate for the increased supply risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_RBIs_Inflation_Outlook_Has_Reduced_Rate_Cut_Hopes\"><\/span><strong>4. RBI\u2019s Inflation Outlook Has Reduced Rate Cut Hopes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The RBI has projected <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/articles\/why-g-sec-yields-remain-high-despite-rate-cuts-an-in-depth-analysis\/125497647\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retail inflation at 4.5%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Q1 FY27, which is above its comfort level. This has reduced expectations of further rate cuts. When investors believe interest rates will remain high for longer, they demand higher yields on long-term bonds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This keeps <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-year bond yields<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> elevated even after earlier repo rate cuts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Summary_the_India_10-Year_Bond_Yield_is_667_As_of_January_24_2026\"><\/span><strong>In Summary, the India 10-Year Bond Yield is 6.67% (As of January 24, 2026)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So now you are aware that the latest <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India 10-year bond yield<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is about 6.67%. Around a year earlier, it was 6.3338% (as of January 20, 2025). Thus, yields have increased by roughly 0.35% over the past year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This rise shows that long-term borrowing costs have moved higher despite policy rate cuts. Some primary reasons behind the increase in rise in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-year government bond yields <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong domestic economic activity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher inflation expectations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy government and state borrowing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A greater supply of government bonds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking to invest in government or AAA-rated corporate bonds? You may <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/corporate-bonds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit the GoldenPi platform<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here, you can find multiple bond choices along with important details such as issuer name, credit rating, yields, interest payout frequency, and more. Additionally, you can even apply online to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/bond-ipo-online\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">latest NCD IPOs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_10-Year_Bond_Yield_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>India 10-Year Bond Yield FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_highest_ever_10-year_G-sec_yield_in_India\"><\/span><strong>1. What is the highest ever 10-year G-sec yield in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historically, India\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-year bond yield<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reached an all-time high of 14.76% in April 1996.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_are_interest_rates_falling_but_10-year_bond_yields_rising_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>2. Why are interest rates falling but 10-year bond yields rising in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bank-fd\/how-rbis-repo-rate-impacts-fixed-deposit-interest\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Policy rate cuts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> only influence short-term borrowing rates. Long-term bond yields usually depend on growth outlook, inflation risk, and bond supply. Thus, strong economic growth and high government borrowing can increase G-sec yields, even when the repo rate is reduced.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Why_does_strong_economic_growth_increase_10-year_bond_yields\"><\/span><strong>3. Why does strong economic growth increase 10-year bond yields?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, economic growth increases domestic demand, which raises inflation risk. As a result, investors demand higher returns in this phase to protect their purchasing power. This lowers bond prices and pushes yields higher.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_does_RBI_regulate_the_supply_of_government_bonds_in_the_market\"><\/span><strong>4. How does RBI regulate the supply of government bonds in the market?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To control the rising <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-year bond yields<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the RBI may buy central government bonds from the market. This is known as open market operations (OMOs). Such bond purchases reduce supply pressure and support bond prices. Ultimately, this helps in bringing the yields down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Citations\"><\/span><strong>Citations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tradingeconomics.com\/india\/government-bond-yield\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India 10-Year Government Bond Yield &#8211; Quote &#8211; Chart &#8211; Historical Data &#8211; News<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/articles\/why-g-sec-yields-remain-high-despite-rate-cuts-an-in-depth-analysis\/125497647\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why G-Sec Yields Remain High Despite Rate Cuts: An In-Depth Analysis, ETBFSI<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/in.investing.com\/rates-bonds\/india-10-year-bond-yield-historical-data\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India 10-Year Bond Historical Data &#8211; Investing.com India<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This information is for general information purposes only. GoldenPi makes no guarantee on the accuracy of the data provided here; the information displayed is subject to change and is provided on an as-is basis. Nothing contained herein is intended to or shall be deemed to be investment advice, implied or otherwise. Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the offer-related documents carefully before investing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonds or non-convertible debentures (NCDs) are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India and other government authorities. GoldenPi Securities Private Limited is a registered debt broker and acts as a distributor and not as a manufacturer of the product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"1. 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