Indian bonds tumble on oil surge, RBI rate hike fears

Indian government bonds experienced a decline as the benchmark yield exceeded 7.45% on Thursday. Oil prices rose significantly, reaching $112.50 per barrel in Asian trading amid geopolitical tensions. The Reserve Bank of India has raised its repo rate to 5.50%, indicating a potential for further hikes. Inflation concerns are mounting, with expectations for retail inflation to surpass the central bank's tolerance limit.