Indian Financials: Updated RV and Preferred Trades

Indian Financials: Updated RV and Preferred Trades

Lim Ze Hao, CFA: Analyst, APAC Financials and GCC Banks
Pramod Shenoi: Head of Asia Pacific Research, Head of Financials

30 September 2026

Download the Full Report to gain insights on:
  • How substantial new bond issuance is influencing pricing across Indian banks and finance companies.
  • What supply conditions reveal about relative value across commercial banks, policy banks and finance companies.
  • Why secondary market performance differs across issuers despite broadly comfortable credit fundamentals.
  • Where market pressures may affect spreads, investor demand and future issuance conditions.
  • Which fundamental and external factors could shape relative value across Indian financial bonds.

Executive Summary

Recent issuance has expanded opportunities across Indian financial bonds. Supply conditions continue shaping pricing and investor interest.

Heavy market supply has created clearer distinctions between issuer groups. However, credit fundamentals remain broadly comfortable across covered institutions.

Secondary performance varies across commercial banks, policy banks and finance companies. Investor familiarity and issuance frequency influence relative value.

Regional tensions and energy prices present external pressures for Indian issuers. Meanwhile, institutional resilience supports confidence in underlying credit quality.

Credit analysis highlights differing strengths across banks and finance companies. The report helps readers assess market positioning and relative value.

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