Sovereign bond yields surge most in 14 months on hints of higher government borrowing

Indian sovereign bond yields increased following Narendra Modi’s Independence Day announcement. The change involves rationalizing indirect tax slabs. This move raised concerns about potential revenue reduction. Experts suggest increased government borrowing might occur. Bond yields experienced the most significant single-day rise since early June. The market anticipates possible fiscal adjustments due to GST changes.

​Indian sovereign bond yields increased following Narendra Modi’s Independence Day announcement. The change involves rationalizing indirect tax slabs. This move raised concerns about potential revenue reduction. Experts suggest increased government borrowing might occur. Bond yields experienced the most significant single-day rise since early June. The market anticipates possible fiscal adjustments due to GST changes.