Indian government bonds were largely steady on Monday as softer US jobs data supported expectations of lower US rates, while rising crude prices capped gains. The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield eased to 6.7594%. Investors are also watching upcoming Indian and US inflation data for fresh interest-rate cues.

India bonds may open positively as key inflation data from India and the US shapes interest rate expectations.

Indian government bonds were largely steady on Monday as softer US jobs data supported expectations of lower US rates, while rising crude prices capped gains. The benchmark 6.94%…