New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- A confluence of factors, such as heightened volatility in the stock market and precious metals, the RBI's status quo on interest rates and policy stance, and a healthy growth-inflation outlook of the country, has raised investors' interest in bonds.

Experts say this could be the right time to increase exposure to bonds as equity markets remain sensitive to earnings visibility and gold prices are witnessing sharp swings, and bonds quietly regain relevance.

Fixed income brings predictability, liquidity, and balance to portfolios when risk assets feel unsettled.

India's benchmark 10-year bond yield surged by more than 1% on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) signalled rates could stay at the current level fo...