Nishat Anjum

Nishat Anjum

Nishat Anjum is a journalist and researcher. Beyond financial markets, her work explores the possibilities for peace in contemporary societies.

Gilts Look Beyond Expected RBI Hike to Liquidity Action, Policy Guidance

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Nishat Anjum

October 1, 2026 at 12:47 PM IST

RBI’s Room to Stay on Hold Narrows as Domestic, Global Risks Converge

Inflation is broadening, growth is holding up and global rates are moving higher. The RBI can still wait, but the cost of waiting is becoming harder to ignore.

Nishat Anjum

September 21, 2026 at 7:37 AM IST

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India’s Gilt Market Faces Pressure on Every Front, Curve Seen Bear-Flattening

Rate-hike bets, RBI bond sales, heavy government borrowing and hostile global cues are converging on India’s gilt market. The short end may take the hardest hit.

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September 15, 2026 at 11:46 AM IST

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Shifting RBI Signals Sap Gilt Trading; August Turnover Drops 20%

Government bond turnover fell 20% in August despite heavy fresh supply. Tighter spreads suggest liquidity was available. Conviction was not

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September 10, 2026 at 6:37 AM IST

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Heavy Supply Reverses Trend; 15-Year State Bond Yields Rise Above AAA Corporate Bonds

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August 31, 2026 at 11:20 AM IST

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Why the Outgoing 15-Year Benchmark Gilt Is the Market’s Hottest Bond

One bond, two opposing bets: foreign investors are buying the 6.68% 2040 gilt while domestic traders position for its benchmark exit.

Nishat Anjum

July 23, 2026 at 10:16 AM IST

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The RBI has Delayed Tightening Without Abandoning it

Falling crude has eased pressure for rate hikes, but inflation risks persist, giving the RBI more time without changing its eventual policy path.

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June 26, 2026 at 5:20 AM IST

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Foreign Money Returns but Conviction Remains Short

Foreign investors have rushed back into government bonds after the latest policy measures, but their preference for shorter maturities suggests caution remains.

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June 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM IST

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