FAR expansion, tax relief may boost foreign bond inflows, but risks remainNew government debt rules aim to attract foreign investment. Additional government securities are now accessible to foreign investors. Tax ...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
RBI MPC decision: How should mutual fund investors change their strategy after rate pause?The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 5.25%, reflecting a cautious stance amid global uncertainties and inflation risks. Ex...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Best gilt mutual funds to invest in May 2026Gilt funds are gaining traction among aggressive debt investors. Advisors suggest these funds could deliver strong returns if the RBI cuts ...
25 May, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Best gilt mutual funds to invest in April 2026Gilt funds are being recommended to aggressive debt investors for potential double-digit returns during anticipated RBI interest rate cuts....
27 Apr, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
NFO Alert: SBI Mutual Fund launches two constant maturity index funds in financial servicesSBI Mutual Fund has launched two new passive debt index funds, targeting short-term investment needs in the financial services sector. Thes...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Want regular and reliable income in retirement? Here’s how G-Secs can help youGovernment Securities (G-Secs) offer retirees a safe, predictable income, but a G-Sec-heavy strategy alone can be eroded by inflation. Expe...
02 Apr, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
FPI ownership of Indian g-secs surges to a recordAs of January 18, foreign funds owned 21.2%, or ₹10,398 crore worth, of outstanding stock of a government bond maturing in 2028, Clearing C...
19 Jan, 2024, 06.22 AM IST
Top gilt funds offer over 7% in 2023; ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund offers 8.26%The asset under management of the gilt fund category as on November 30, 2023 stands at Rs 26,274.53 crore. The asset under management of th...
04 Jan, 2024, 10.30 AM IST
Tyagi moots single platform for gilts, corp bondsAjay Tyagi said corporate bond market can play an important role in pushing economic growth given the handicaps in the banking system.
04 Sep, 2019, 07.15 PM IST
Fragmented yield curve key hurdle in growth of corp bond mart: Sebi ChiefMost of the G-sec issuances are concentrated in only a few maturity buckets, Tyagi said.
04 Sep, 2019, 03.30 PM IST
need2know: Demonetisation fallout and other macro triggers that should matter for market todayDemand for gold ornaments slipped 12% in the first half of 2017 as 2016 demonetisation sucked out cash liquidity
08 Nov, 2017, 08.05 AM IST
RBI hikes limit in single gilt to above Rs 1 lakh croreSo far, the RBI had maintained an informal limit of around Rs 93,000 crore for every G-Sec paper. This is the first time that the RBI cross...
22 Jul, 2017, 11.27 AM IST
RBI changes g-sec tenures under OMO to rein in yieldIn the first OMO during the current cycle that the RBI conducted on December 7, the central bank bought back G-secs maturing in 2018, spend...
11 Feb, 2016, 01.01 PM IST
Long-term investment: Government to issue 40-year giltsAt a time when the rate of interest heading south, for the first time ever, the Central government is issuing gilts which will mature in 40...
20 Oct, 2015, 11.06 AM IST
- Few takers at bond auction on liquidity concerns
Sale of govt bonds in an auction devolved on primary dealers as investors sought higher yields since they worry govt may raise its borrowin...
29 Oct, 2011, 06.30 AM IST
- Bond yields point to tough times ahead
Market sentiment indicates that the longer term outlook is poor and returns offered by long-term bonds will continue to fall.
15 Jun, 2011, 07.14 AM IST
- Indian banks in better shape than global peers
Profits of Indian banks are likely to be higher because of their hike in lending rates coupled with an improvement in prices of govt securi...
19 Sep, 2008, 05.37 AM IST