India 10Y Yield Steady on Oil, Growth Risks

2026-04-22 07:19 By Mariene Camarillo 1 min. read

The yield on India’s 10-year G-Sec rose to around 6.9%, extending gains from the previous session as bond markets came under pressure amid worsening external conditions.

Yields moved higher after stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran failed to ease geopolitical tensions, while ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz kept energy markets volatile and inflation expectations elevated.

Brent crude oil rose about 1% to around $103 a barrel, extending gains for a fourth straight session as talks remained stalled.

Despite US President Donald Trump’s assurance that the ceasefire is indefinite, markets remained cautious with no concrete progress in negotiations.

Separately, domestic data showed resilient economic momentum.

The India Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.9 in April 2026 from 53.9 in March, while the Composite PMI increased to 58.3 from 57.0, pointing to broad-based expansion and sustained growth well above long-term averages despite global uncertainty.



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