Debt funds: Is it time to exit long-duration bond funds as rate hike risks rise?The RBI’s rate-cut cycle is behind us. Experts foresee 50–75 bps of hikes. Your bond portfolio needs to reflect that.
IndiaBonds, Upstox join hands to offer bond investments to retail investorsIndiaBonds, a Sebi-registered broker and licensed online bond platform provider, on Tuesday said it has entered into a strategic alliance w...
Digital lenders stay cautious; Swiggy sees no easy wins for RapidoHappy Thursday! Some digital lending startups reported modest profit growth in FY25, while others have pulled back on IPO plans. This and m...
Bond investment platform IndiaBonds raises Rs 32.5 crore from individual investorsThis comes as investor interest grows in bonds, following huge investments in mutual funds, equities, and fixed deposits. Several fintech p...
Bank FDs lose edge as retail investors chase high-yield bondsMumbai's retail investors seek higher returns. They are investing in high-yield corporate bonds. RBI's rate cuts push them towards state-gu...
Foreigners ditch stocks, deepen their India bondOverseas institutional flows into Indian bonds have surged to their highest in almost a decade this financial year. India's inclusion in ma...
Investors turn to bonds for higher yields amid equity risks, elevated valuationsInvestors are turning to bond platforms like bondbazaar and indiabonds for higher yields amid equity risks and elevated valuations. These p...
Online bond platform companies set up industry bodyThe executive committee of the new body – called the OBPP Association of India – was formalized at a meeting on May 28 at the NSE’s office ...
Now investors can buy corporate bonds for just Rs 10,000; should you go for it?While investing in fixed income, investors typically hunt for safety of capital and predictability of return. Most retail investors shy awa...
Traded bond outstanding rises to USD 2.47 trillion in July-September qtr: ReportOf the total bonds outstanding, the Central government bonds (G-secs) stood at USD 1.34 trillion as of the second quarter (Q2), up from USD...
Riskier bonds find takers in new debt mutual fund tax regimeThese bonds are mostly offered by non-bank finance companies (NBFCs), small finance banks, fintech companies and microfinance lenders among...
Risks you should be aware of while investing in bonds onlineOnline bond platforms have opened up a new vista of opportunities to build a diversified fixed income portfolio. These platforms offer bond...
Online bond platforms mull forming industry associationSeveral online bond platforms in India are considering creating an industry association similar to the Association of Mutual Funds in India...
You can invest in high-yield bonds via online platforms; but be aware of these risksThe bonds from Public Sector Units (PSUs), fintech companies, micro-finance companies are available at high-yields. An individual can buy t...
Look at privately placed NBFC paper while building a bond kittyHigh-yield bonds are growing in demand among retail savers in India after the removal of indexation benefits on debt held beyond three year...
Sebi wants to promote more debt ETFsThe capital regulator wants to replicate the story as seen in the equity segment, where the ETFs and index funds have deepened retail inves...
- Insurers dust off fixed-return endowments
Endowment plans with fixed guaranteed returns are back in the insurance sector after almost six years. These products aim to offer fixed re...