You can invest in debt using online bond platforms. Here’s how

You can invest in debt using online bond platforms. Here’s how

Here is a look at how investors can buy and sell bonds on online bond platforms, the limitations they are likely to face, and other options for investors. Let’s look at OBPs first. OBPs: Buying and selling Sebi has stipulated that OBPs use exchanges’ request for quote (RFQ) facility for investors to place buy or … Read more

Plan to invest directly in bonds? Beware these risks or you could lose it all.

Plan to invest directly in bonds? Beware these risks or you could lose it all.

The recent reduction in the minimum ticket size for corporate bond investments from ₹1 lakh to ₹10,000 is a significant step towards this. While it opens up new opportunities for retail investors, it’s important to be aware of the risks before diving into bond investments, and remain vigilant once you do. Retail investors often assume … Read more

Indian investors should think about bond investments, say experts; here’s why

Indian investors should think about bond investments, say experts; here's why

SEBI’s move has made bonds easily accessible to retail investors, and at this time, when interest rate reversal is expected in the markets, experts say Indian retail investors should look towards bond investments along with their equity build-up. Also Read: Will investing in bonds be made easier in India? How will SEBI’s move impact the … Read more

With RBI expected to cut interest rates later this year, where should you invest?

With RBI expected to cut interest rates later this year, where should you invest?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to cut the interest rates later this year, thus kicking off the rate cut cycle in the market. However, RBI in its Feb 2024 monetary policy meeting (MPC) kept the interest rates unchanged for the sixth time in a row.  But this is expected to change as the banking … Read more