Top pension fund to buy more India state bonds on high yields
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SBI Pension Fund plans to increase investments in state government bonds, expecting higher yields amid rising supply. The $64 billion fund is pursuing a carry-focused strategy, favouring state and corporate debt for steady income. It also plans to increase large-cap equity exposure while maintaining a cautious approach towards bond duration.
In an interaction with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets, Devang Shah, Head – Fixed Income at Axis Mutual Fund, said investors should consider building their fixed-income allocation gradually and focus on high-quality instruments, as oil prices, global interest rates and liquidity conditions could continue to fuel volatility in the bond market.
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