Indian government bonds edged slightly lower in ​early trade on Thursday after the U.S. Federal

Reserve ‌struck a more hawkish tone than expected, ​with most

policymakers now projecting the ⁠start of a rate-hiking cycle

before year-end.The yield on the benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond

rose to 6.8639% by 10:20 ‌a.m. IST from its previous close of