Bond market reforms could bring billions in foreign capital to India

A series of measures announced by the RBI and the government could bring up to $50 billion of foreign capital into India, according to analysts. The package includes incentives for FCNR deposits, easier access to government bonds for foreign investors, and tax relief on government securities. Brokerages including Deutsche Bank, Macquarie and Jefferies believe the steps could support the rupee, lower borrowing costs, help bridge India’s balance-of-payments gap, and strengthen its case for inclusion in more global bond indices.