In June 2026 India recorded a historic inflow of ₹55,518 crore into its bond market from overseas investors. The surge followed the government’s decision to remove the Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax on foreign bond holdings and to broaden the Fully Accessible Route (FAR). While the numbers are encouraging, experts warn that the underlying macro‑economic environment must stay favourable for the trend to continue.
Key Developments
- The Government of India waived LTCG tax on foreign bond investments in early June.
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Centre expanded the FAR to include 15‑, 30‑ and 40‑year government securities and Sovereign Green Bonds.
- Foreign investors showed renewed confidence, citing easing geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and expectations of India’s inclusion in the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index.
Important Facts
Under the general limit, Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) investment in debt securities reached ₹55,518 crore. Within the