INCOME TAX15 Sept 2026
India bond yields above 7%: Why debt fund investors may find a sweet spot in the 3–5 year segment | Mint
India's 10-year government bond yield has crossed 7%, touching 7.073% on 15 September. That matters if you hold debt funds, because rising yields pull down the prices of longer bonds. Axis Mutual Fund prefers the 3–5 year segment — high-quality corporate bonds and select state loans — offering decent yields with lower interest-rate risk. Long-duration debt stays risky.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The India 10-year government bond yield crossed the 7% mark and stood at 7.073% on 15 September.
- Axis Mutual Fund favours the 3–5 year segment, mainly high-quality corporate bonds and select SDLs (State Development Loans), for attractive yields with ample liquidity.
- Axis Mutual Fund remains cautious on long-duration debt because of higher oil prices, inflation worries and uncertainty over global interest rates.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you hold long-duration debt funds, check how much interest-rate risk you are comfortable with before adding more money, and ask your advisor whether a shorter-duration option suits you better.
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