India's ultra-short-term borrowing costs spike; premium over policy rate hits 4-year high

India's ultra-short-term borrowing costs have spiked due to a sharp increase in yields on 182-day and 364-day treasury bills at a recent auction. These yields have reached 18-month highs, indicating a significant rise in borrowing costs for short-term loans. This surge is largely driven by investor expectations of further monetary tightening, following the central bank's recent rate hike and hawkish guidance. As a result, the premium over the RBI's policy rate has hit a 4-year high, suggesting a challenging environment for borrowers and potentially impacting market sentiment.

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India's ultra-short-term borrowing costs have increased, with treasury bill yields reaching 18-month highs. This rise in borrowing costs may affect India's economy and markets, potentially leading to higher interest rates and reduced spending.

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