RBI settles for less in Rs 30,000-cr bond switch

IN · 2026-07-21

1. Step 1 · The triggerRBI accepts only half of ₹30,000 crore bond switch, rejecting high-yield bids.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onShort-term bond yields ease as RBI absorbs shorter-dated securities; long-term yields remain anchored.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onBanks' bond portfolios stabilize, reducing pressure to raise lending rates.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youIndian SMEs face stable borrowing costs in the near term, but liquidity conditions may tighten if RBI continues to manage yields actively.

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Source: IN:Economic Times

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