Rising yields amid Middle East crisis trigger Rs 17,689 cr FPI outflow from FAR G-Sec

Global investors have withdrawn nearly Rs 17,700 crore from Indian government bonds since the Middle East conflict began, driven by rising risk aversion and inflation fears from soaring crude oil prices. This outflow has pushed domestic bond yields higher, with the benchmark 10-year bond exceeding 7% for the first time in over 20 months, making existing holdings less attractive.