A unique facility that allows investors to exit corporate bonds has failed to catch on more than a year after the Indian market regulator introduced it, with issuers largely refraining from offering it thanks to a mix of low incentives, excessive guardrails and potential balance sheet uncertainties. A senior official from the regulator said the…
Funds raised through corporate bonds declined by 6% on-year to ₹6.76 trillion in the first nine months of FY26, data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India showed, despite a 125-basis-point cut in policy rate and sustained liquidity support from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). While 1,458 issuers tapped the debt market in…
India’s fixed-income market has had a restless few weeks. Yields have moved in fits and starts, sentiment has swung between optimism and caution, and yet—beneath the surface—the market has remained far more orderly than the headlines might suggest. The reason lies less in macro surprises and more in a familiar trio: supply, liquidity, and expectations….
(Bloomberg) — Demand for corporate bonds could get a boost from a surprising source in the coming months: investors taking profits on US mortgage bond holdings who need another asset to buy instead. Mortgage-backed securities have notched big gains this year of 0.45% through Thursday, outpacing most other forms of debt, after US President Donald…
We have already stepped into 2026, and discussions with financial planners on 2026 asset allocation strategies are in full swing. Since every asset plays a distinct role in an investor’s portfolio, it is imperative to get the right mix based on your goals and investment appetite. Equity is for growth, but it can be highly…
Vishal Goenka, the co-founder of IndiaBonds.com, highlights that bonds are gradually gaining popularity among retail investors. “In 2025, bonds started being discussed less as a static yield instrument and more as an active, tradable part of India’s capital markets.” In an interview with Mint, Goenka underlined that increased tariffs, volatility in oil and other commodity…
As we stand on the threshold of 2026, investors in India are witnessing a transition. After a period of aggressive rate hikes and subsequent pauses, the tide seems to have turned. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) brought down the repo rate by a cumulative 125 basis points in 2025, making the fixed income…
