Till India's debt market do us part
India's capital markets are evolving, driven by rising overseas debt and equity investments, enhancing structural stability and economic resilience. Relaxed government bond restrictions promise steady debt flows, balancing volatile equity inflows. This diversified foreign capital pool reduces flightiness, crucial for an economy with trade deficits. While global crises highlight India's capital movement susceptibility, a larger foreign debt base acts as ballast against rupee depreciation. India’s cautious debt market opening, combined with resilient equity markets and household savings, mitigates risks like interest rate spikes or capital pullouts, enabling sustainable import-intensive growth.
Economic Times · ET Bureau · Jul 7, 2026 at 5:33 PM