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India bonds trim losses as soft CPI sparks late value buying into calmer inflation outlook

Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
India bonds trim losses as soft CPI sparks late value buying into calmer inflation outlook

A softer CPI pulled buyers in at the end

Indian government bonds pared most of their losses on Monday as inflation came in softer than expected, drawing late-session value buyers. The move eased worries about rising price pressures after oil surged following the collapse of U.S.-Iran peace talks, as traders recalibrated expectations for future inflation and interest-rate direction.

  • Soft CPI data attracted late-session value buying in government bonds
  • Bond losses narrowed despite oil jumping after U.S.-Iran peace talks collapsed
  • Traders adjusted expectations for inflation and policy path
  • Market focus shifted from near-term oil-driven pressure to easing inflation signals
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