Archive · 11 Aug 2025
UTI AMC Recommends Moderate Duration Bonds
Anurag Mittal from UTI AMC advises investors to stick with moderate-term bonds.
He thinks the Reserve Bank of India won't cut interest rates much more.
UTI AMC is shifting away from long-term government bonds and towards shorter-term, high-quality corporate bonds.
Mittal believes the 10-year benchmark bond will likely stay between 6.35% and 6.55%.
He suggests focusing on asset allocation and high-quality corporate models.
Sector-specific debt funds and better company information could help more people invest in bonds.
UTI AMC is reducing its 10-year benchmark bond holdings.
Investors should consider moderate duration bonds to avoid volatility.
RBI's rate cut cycle is likely ending soon, according to UTI AMC.
The 10-year benchmark yield is expected to trade between 6.35% and 6.55%.
Sectoral debt funds and improved disclosure standards can boost retail participation.
- Who
- Anurag Mittal, fixed income head at UTI AMC and debt investors.
- What
- Investment advice regarding Indian bonds.
- When
- Following recent RBI decisions and market expectations.
- Where
- Indian debt market.
- Why
- To navigate the evolving interest rate cycle and market dynamics.
- 10-year benchmark yield forecast
- 6.35% - 6.55%
- UTI AMC strategy
- Reducing 10-year bonds, moving to 2-5 year AAA bonds
- Investment Advice
- Stick to moderate duration bonds
- Retail Debt Market Boost
- Sectoral funds and improved corporate disclosures
