ETMarkets Smart Talk | Corporate bonds are emerging as a compelling alternative to fixed deposits: Nikhil AggarwalAs fixed deposit rates decline, Indian investors are increasingly exploring corporate bonds for better post-tax returns. This shift, driven...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Quote of the day by David Swensen: "If you’re investing with a long time horizon, having an equity bias makes sense; stocks go up in the long run"David Swensen emphasised the importance of maintaining an equity bias for long-term investors, noting that stocks tend to deliver stronger ...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | As FD rates soften, AAA PSU and corporate bonds are gaining traction: BondScanner CEOAs fixed deposit rates dip, investors are turning to high-rated PSU and corporate bonds for better returns. Improved retail access and regu...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
PFC, REC seek to help centre retain majority at low costPower Finance Corp and REC are finalizing a merger plan to help the government maintain its majority stake cost-effectively. Two primary op...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
The AI boom is wobbling, but the bubble hasn't burstGlobal stock markets are experiencing a cautious rebound following a tech sell-off, fueled by AI spending and hawkish US interest rate sign...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Musk’s SpaceX adds billions in debt while cutting interestElon Musk's SpaceX has successfully issued $25 billion in investment-grade bonds, a move that consolidates debt from X and xAI while loweri...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Who is Bode Miller? Olympic skiing legend arrested on drug charges in Idaho, pleads not guiltyOlympic skiing legend Bode Miller faces misdemeanor drug charges in Idaho after being arrested on June 6. The six-time medalist was charged...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
US stocks: SpaceX draws $89 billion demand for debut high-grade bond saleSpaceX is witnessing immense investor interest, with demand reaching approximately $89 billion for its inaugural US bond sale. The company,...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
You Do Not Need ₹15 Crore to Retire Comfortably: How Bonds Can Build Predictable Retirement IncomeForget the daunting ₹15 crore retirement myth. For a couple retiring in their early 50s with ₹1 lakh monthly expenses, a ₹4-5 crore corpus ...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Income Tax AY 2026-27: Even if your salary income is below Rs 12.75 lakh, you still need to pay tax for these incomesIncome Tax AY 2026-27: Salaried individuals earning up to Rs 12.75 lakh annually may enjoy zero tax liability due to enhanced Section 87A r...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Sony plans its first dollar-bond sale in nearly three decadesSony is making a significant return to the US investment-grade bond market after nearly three decades, with plans for a multi-billion dolla...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
How India can build a bigger oil buffer without straining the exchequerAs tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz ease, India should focus not only on managing the immediate oil crisis but also on strengt...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Bain Capital CLO tranche defaults in post-2008 first for EuropeA European collateralised loan obligation managed by Bain Capital has defaulted on its most junior tranche, marking the first such failure ...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
India short-bond rally faces risks from cash drain, analysts SayBofA Securities and Bandhan AMC Ltd. expect the Reserve Bank of India to step up short-term cash withdrawal operations in coming months as ...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
SGB delivers 219% return on premature redemption date: Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 3.19 lakhThe Reserve Bank of India has set the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds 2020-21 Series-III. Investors can redeem these bo...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Japan's Nikkei hits 70,000 for the first time after BOJ rate hikeJapan's Nikkei stock index reached an all-time high today. This surge followed the Bank of Japan's widely anticipated interest rate hike. T...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Nvidia to raise $25 billion in first corporate bond sale in five yearsNvidia is set to raise a massive $20 billion through a bond issuance. This move signals the company's significant investment in artificial ...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.52 AM IST