Inclusion of Indian bonds on J.P. Morgan’s emerging markets index may lead to more foreign investment & lower borrowing cost. Dollar inflows could imply rupee appreciation & higher liquidity.
The Reserve Bank of India, which has been keeping a hawk eye on the rupee to prevent it from plumbing lifetime lows, will be vigilant of the inflows and speculative positioning on the currency.
JP Morgan included Indian bonds in its widely-tracked emerging markets bond index, exposing them to foreign investors. Finance Ministry officials and market analysts both lauded move.
Adani Group's businesses include ports, power generation, transmission and renewable energy, among others, with a total notional of S$7.7 billion in the CEMBI and JACI indexes.
The bonds will likely be included in the JP Morgan emerging market global index early next year as the centre needs to address various operational issues, sources said.
Govt & RBI have held talks with JPMorgan emerging markets bond index , but index managers need approval from investor committees. Announcement expected to take at least 2 quarters.
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