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▍ STATISTICAL PROJECTION · YEAR-END 2026

Based on current macro regime conditions and india 10y govt bond's historical behaviour in similar regimes, the model projects 6.75% by 2026-12-31 ( -1.3% from 6.84% today). The 68% confidence range is 6.24% to 7.26%; the wider 95% range is 5.75% to 7.75%. Methodology below the headline.

Central Estimate
6.75%
-1.3% vs current 6.84%
68% Range (±1σ)
6.24% to 7.26%
95% Range (±1.96σ)
5.75% to 7.75%
Central estimate uses the unconditional 25-year historical average because current regime buckets had insufficient observations to produce a reliable blend.
METHOD: CENTRAL = SAMPLE-WEIGHTED MEAN OF PER-ANCHOR CURRENT-REGIME 1Y AVERAGES, SCALED TO 210-DAY HORIZON. BAND = ±σ√T USING 8.2% ANNUALIZED REALIZED VOL.
EXPECTED TO BE 6.75% BY 2026-12-31 (LOWER FROM 6.84% ON 2026-03-01). NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE.
▍ MODEL · STATISTICAL FORECAST · 2026

India 10Y Govt Bond Forecast 2026

Quantitative analysis from 172 observations of India 10Y Govt Bond history, joined to four universal macro regime classifications. Numbers are computed, not narrated.

ByConvex Research Desk·Edited byBen Bleier·
INDIRLTLT01STM · LAST
6.84%
AS OF 2026-03-01
Percentile · 25Y History
33.7th

Performance by Window[02]

WINDOWNANN RETANN VOLRET/VOLHIT %TOTAL
1Y132.36%6.36%0.3775.0%2.36%
3Y36-1.65%4.72%-0.3542.9%-4.74%
5Y611.50%5.58%0.2748.3%7.70%
10Y121-1.03%8.45%-0.1248.3%-9.82%
All172-1.56%8.15%-0.1946.2%-20.09%

Annualized total return = (1 + total)^(1/years) - 1. Ret/Vol is the annualized return divided by annualized volatility (Sharpe-equivalent without risk-free subtraction). Hit % = pct of single periods that were positive.

Where We Are Now[03]

Percentile Rank
33.7th
5.81median 7.278.99
Current value 6.8400 on a 172-observation history going back to Jul 1, 2020.
Volatility Regime
low
4.82%REALIZED 30D ANN
Sits at the 12.0th percentile vs full history. Median 8.49%.

Historical Analogs[06]

Periods where India 10Y Govt Bond sat at a similar percentile rank to today, with what happened over the next 30 / 90 / 252 trading days. Analogs are clustered to avoid double-counting nearby dates.

DATEVALUE+30D+90D+1Y
Jul 1, 20247.0075-1.39%-2.79%-9.38%
Apr 1, 20247.1500-1.34%-3.36%-9.72%
Sep 1, 20237.17202.48%0.43%-4.73%
Jun 1, 20237.05400.83%4.20%-0.45%
Apr 1, 20227.10583.94%2.38%1.04%

Worst Historical Drawdown[07]

-35.30%PEAK-TO-TROUGH
Peak Apr 1, 2014 → trough Jul 1, 2020. Has not yet recovered to prior peak.
All-time high: 8.9875 on Apr 1, 2014 · Current DD from ATH: -23.89%

Largest Single-Period Moves[09]

▲ Up
  • Aug 1, 20137.81%
  • Feb 1, 20184.87%
  • Jul 1, 20134.35%
  • Feb 1, 20214.24%
  • Apr 1, 20224.19%
▼ Down
  • May 1, 2020-12.56%
  • Jun 1, 2017-7.47%
  • Jul 1, 2019-5.31%
  • Dec 1, 2018-5.28%
  • Jun 1, 2019-4.90%

Calendar-Month Seasonality[10]

Average single-period return aggregated by the calendar month in which the period ended.

MONTHAVG RETURNHIT %N
January-0.28%33.3%15
February0.64%53.3%15
March0.64%73.3%15
April0.06%57.1%14
May-1.64%21.4%14
June-0.95%42.9%14
July-0.58%35.7%14
August0.81%64.3%14
September0.24%50.0%14
October-0.17%28.6%14
November0.11%50.0%14
December-0.21%42.9%14

N = 172 OBS · GENERATED 2026-05-17 19:30Z

Forecast Approach

scenario weighted: We aggregate probability-weighted outcomes across active tracked scenarios, each with historical base rates and current heat scores. The projection above is the sample-weighted central estimate across current macro regime anchors; the scenario list below adds qualitative context.

Consensus source: Central bank forward guidance and local swap curves

Key Drivers & Risks

  • Domestic central bank policy
  • Global rate cycle
  • Currency pressure
  • Fiscal position
  • External financing

Historical Volatility

Moderate: tracks local CPI and global cycle, wider range in EM

Frequently Asked Questions

What factors could push India 10Y Govt Bond higher?

The primary drivers that tend to lift India 10Y Govt Bond depend on the current macro regime. India 10-year government bond yield. Convex tracks these drivers live across the International Rates category and flags when multiple forces align in the same direction. See the "Key Drivers & Risks" section on this page for the current list, and check the regime dashboard for how the macro backdrop is currently tilted.

What factors could push India 10Y Govt Bond lower?

The same transmission channels that drive India 10Y Govt Bond higher operate in reverse when conditions flip. The risk drivers listed above map directly to scenarios that, if triggered, would pull this metric in the opposite direction. Convex aggregates these into a scenario-weighted probability distribution rather than a point forecast, so the magnitude depends on which scenarios activate.

Where does consensus see India 10Y Govt Bond heading?

Rather than publish a point target that goes stale the day after release, Convex assembles consensus from the macro regime classification, active scenario probabilities, and historical base rates. Point forecasts from banks and strategists are worth reading for context, but they typically cluster around the consensus and miss the tail events that actually move markets. The scenario-weighted approach here captures that tail risk explicitly.

What is the historical range for India 10Y Govt Bond?

Historical ranges for India 10Y Govt Bond vary dramatically by regime. A level that is extreme in Goldilocks can be routine in Stagflation, and vice versa. The Historical Volatility section on this page describes the typical range and regime-specific behavior. For the full multi-decade history, visit the India 10Y Govt Bond chart page, which includes selectable time ranges up to five years and downloadable data.

How often is the India 10Y Govt Bond forecast updated?

This forecast page recalculates whenever the underlying data or regime classification changes, typically within hours of new data releases. The scenario probabilities refresh daily as the macro state is regenerated. Specific drivers listed on this page reflect the current state of the Convex regime engine, not static historical assumptions.

Is this forecast actionable for trading?

Convex forecasts are informational and educational. They describe probability distributions and regime-conditional paths rather than specific entry and exit levels. Traders and portfolio managers use them alongside other inputs including position sizing rules, risk management, and their own conviction calibration. They are not investment advice.

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