Government Bond Prices Slip Ahead of ₹379 Billion State Debt Auction

• Government bond prices are trading lower as traders take short positions before a significant state debt auction.
• The immediate focus is on the ₹379 billion state bond auction scheduled for February 17.
• India's 10-year bond yield remained steady at 6.67% on February 17, 2026.
• Bonds maturing in the 10–20 year segment are seeing strong investor demand due to attractive yields.
• The private placement market is also highly active, with several companies raising funds through debt.