India’s FX curbs spark foreign bond exodus, yields spike
India’s latest forex restrictions spurred foreign bond outflows, pushing yields higher and testing market resilience—key symbols to watch next.
India’s forex curbs triggered foreign bond selloffs, lifting yields and forcing investor exits. Traders now watch if the move broadens or stalls in the next session.
What happened
India’s recent foreign exchange curbs have accelerated foreign bond outflows, driving sovereign bond yields higher and prompting a sharp market selloff, according to Nuvama’s Marwaha. The restrictions, aimed at stabilizing the rupee, have backfired by restricting liquidity and increasing hedging costs for foreign investors.