The much awaited surprise
An upgrade of India’s sovereign rating right in the middle of one of our history’s toughest economic reform programs is clearly a […]
Basel III Committee, Tier 1 and Tier 2 Bonds
* This post was updated on 30 November 2020 An Introduction As banking systems in multiple countries evolved, the need to […]
A coming of age moment
Indians don’t fancy financial products much. A mutual fund, ETF, or ULIP is supposedly meant for investors who don’t have any idea […]
Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs)
What are non-convertible debentures and why are they issued? A company can raise capital either by offering an ownership stake (equity) or […]
Reversion Returns
Every market opens up newer investment opportunities. There will always be businesses that nobody wants to own. Or at least, only a […]
RBI 8% Savings (Taxable) Bonds
The RBI first issued 8% bonds in 2003. As the name suggests, they pay 8% interest per annum and the interest income […]
The S-Factor
Markets have a habit of surprising investors. The surprise tends to vary in intensity and impact. How markets react to surprises, determines […]
54 EC Bonds
54 EC Bonds are popularly known for the tax benefits they provide under Section 54 EC of the Income Tax Act. These bonds are typically issued by the Power Finance Corp (PFC), Rural Electrification Company (REC), and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).