The concern for the environment is growing and the government and corporates are taking active steps to reduce the activities that have a hazardous impact on the environment. Apart from that, active steps are being taken to create and develop projects that are more environmentally friendly or create a positive environmental impact. This is where […]

Bonds are debt instruments that loan money to their issuers. It is a type of borrowing where the issuer borrows funds at an interest rate that is either fixed or variable. A government, a bank, or a corporation may issue a bond. Bonds can be issued either at fixed rates or at floating rates. Here, […]

Introduction For new investors, the process of investment can be daunting. With all the attractive details pertaining to the business and the potential returns on the investment, how do you gauge whether the investment will actually reap you any benefits? Or, simply put, is the option worth investing in considering your objectives? Bonds are low-risk […]

Bonds are debt instruments where the issuing entities promise to pay the investor a specific amount of interest over the tenure of the bond and return the principal amount at the end of it. In high yield bonds the interest rates are higher than other fixed income instruments with similar tenure. As the risk factor […]

Introduction In a buffet of debt investments, while the humble Government Bonds may not rank as the most enticing dish in comparison to other investment options, the foundation it can provide your investments is unparalleled. It wouldn’t be farfetched to say that in most countries, these government securities play an essential function in the entire […]

Introduction Investing in Bonds is quite simple, convenient and isn’t as complicated as you may imagine. Gone are the days you would have to reach out to your broker or financial advisor to buy a bond and work on tedious paper heavy process to make your investments in bonds. In this blog you will learn […]

On investments in general, financial returns are expressed on per annum or per year basis. Simply put if you invest INR 100 and make INR 10 in one year, then your return is 10%. But if you make the same INR 10 in 2 years, then your return is just 10÷2 = 5%. Bonds typically […]

What are Bank Bonds? Banks execute the critical function of lending to institutions and individuals to facilitate cash flow within the financial system. To maintain liquidity, they need large amounts of capital. One way of raising money is through issuing bank bonds in India. Banks are governed by strict and sound regulations under The Banking […]

What are 54EC Bonds or Capital Gain Bonds 54EC or Capital Gain Bonds are investments in bonds that help you save tax. Capital Gain Bonds have been designed specifically to encourage people to invest in long-term infrastructure projects led by government-owned PSUs and in return offer investors a tax saving mechanism. The name is derived […]