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).
Class is Permanent
Investment styles in mutual funds are unique. The valuation paradigms of each fund manager drive them. Every fund manager’s approach to risk […]
Tax-Free Bonds
Government-backed entities such as, NHAI, REC, PFC, etc. issue tax-free bonds to raise capital. The capital is meant for long-term projects and these bonds have tenors of 10, 15 or 20 years. The interest earned from these bonds is exempt from taxation. Capital gains from the sale of bonds are taxable.