May 2023 Economic Times
The recent tax changes by the government where the benefit of long-term capital gains tax on debt mutual funds was withdrawn has created a level playing field, drawing investor attention towards bonds.
Press Releases
Look at privately placed NBFC paper while building a bond kitty
May 2023 Economic Times
“Making a private placement for corporates is more cost-effective and fast”.
Treasury bills, ultra short-term debt funds look attractive to park cash
April 2023 Economic Times
“Investors can earn 40-200 basis points more than bank deposits of similar tenure by investing in a mix of T-bills and ultra short-term funds”.
Online bond platforms back in the spotlight after debt fund tax but liquidity issues remain
April 2023 Moneycontrol
SEBI has reduced the face value of bonds in private placement from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 lakh.
Higher Yields Make Post Office Fixed-Income Plans Attractive
April 2023 Economic Times
“Even though there is no increase in rates of PPF, it offers the highest post-tax return to investors”.
Indiabulls Housing’s NCD issue offering 10.15% opens; should you invest?
Mar 2023 Moneycontrol
One should note that the NCD issue comes with a fair bit of credit risk as it is not rated AAA.
India’s first-ever municipal bond issue for retail opens today; should you invest?
Feb 2023 Moneycontrol
Each NCD will be split into four parts and each of the STRPPs will mature in three, five, seven and nine years.
What should debt fund investors do as RBI hikes repo rate?
Feb 2023 Moneycontrol
“For the time being, investors should remain invested in short-duration debt funds with maturities up to three years as the yields are very attractive”.
Muthoot Finance’s Rs 500-crore NCD issue opens; Should you invest?
Feb 2023 Moneycontrol
The interest rates are not that attractive as some banks are now offering some 8 percent on their fixed deposits.
Investors should avoid NCDs rated below AA despite mouthwatering returns
Jan 2023 Business Standard
Diversify across sectors and match your investment horizon with paper’s tenor to avoid liquidity issues