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Indian Bonds Eye Global Index Inclusion

4 Jan

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Summary

Indian government bonds may be included in the Bloomberg Global Bond Index.
The rupee was Asia's worst-performing currency in 2025, crossing 91 per dollar.
The Dollar Index measures the US dollar's strength against six major currencies.

Indian government bonds are capturing market attention with the prospect of inclusion in the Bloomberg Global Bond Index. While the exact timing of this potential inclusion remains uncertain, with money flow anticipated around the third quarter of FY27, it is expected to provide a significant sentiment boost for the Indian market.

This development occurs against a backdrop of considerable currency volatility. The Indian rupee experienced a sharp decline throughout 2025, ending the year as Asia's worst-performing currency and briefly touching a low of 91 against the dollar in mid-December. This depreciation happened even as the broader Dollar Index weakened considerably.

The Dollar Index, a crucial indicator of the US dollar's global strength, is calculated against a basket of six major currencies: the Euro, Japanese Yen, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Swedish Krona, and Swiss Franc. Its movements reflect global economic shifts and trade dynamics, influencing currency markets worldwide.