What would Dinesh Khara tell his 35 year old self about what his portfolio should look like? His answer is simple: diversify. In this conversation, Mr. Dinesh Khara shares why investors should look at their portfolio as a whole and understand the role bonds can play within a diversified approach. He also shares his perspective on the future of India’s corporate bond market, the need for greater depth and liquidity, and how online bond platforms can help improve the experience for retail investors.

What will it take to make India’s corporate bond market deeper, more liquid, and more accessible to retail investors? In this episode of Bond Street, presented by IndiaBonds and CNBC TV18, we sit down with Mr. Dinesh Kumar Khara, Chairperson of the Corporate Bonds and Securitization Advisory Committee, CoBoSAC, established by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, SEBI, for a deep dive into the future of India’s corporate bond market. Drawing on his experience as the former Chairman of State Bank of India and now as the Chairperson of a key SEBI advisory committee, Mr. Khara explains why India needs greater depth and liquidity in its corporate bond market, why the market continues to be largely driven by institutional investors and buy and hold strategies, and what could help bring a wider base of retail investors into bonds. From financing India’s long term infrastructure requirements to creating liquidity across different credit ratings, the conversation explores the role of banks, pension funds, insurance companies, private capital and Online Bond Platform Providers in developing the market. Mr. Khara also discusses the importance of educating retail investors about credit risk, liquidity risk and tenor risk, and why access and exit opportunities need to evolve together. The conversation concludes with a practical perspective on portfolio diversification and how equity, bonds and bank deposits can each play a different role depending on an investor’s liquidity needs and financial goals. Topics covered: corporate bond market India, CoBoSAC, SEBI corporate bonds, bond market liquidity, retail bond investing, corporate bond market development, infrastructure financing, Online Bond Platform Providers, OBPPs, credit risk, liquidity risk, bond investing, portfolio diversification, fixed income investing, State Bank of India, Dinesh Kumar Khara

Diversification is easy to talk about, but putting it into practice can take a little more thought. In this conversation on Bond Street, Vishal Goenka, Co-Founder of IndiaBonds tells us how technology can simplify the investment journey by giving investors more choice, greater convenience and an easier way to build a diversified bond portfolio.

In this episode of Bond Street, presented by IndiaBonds and ‪@CNBC-TV18‬, Preeti Chheda, CFO of K Raheja Corp Investment Managers Private Limited, shares her perspective on how REITs work, how they differ from bonds, and where both can fit within an investment portfolio. The conversation looks at the role of regular income, the key metrics investors should watch when evaluating a REIT, how REITs manage debt, and why debt and capital markets remain important to their growth.

In this episode of Bond Street, presented by IndiaBonds and CNBC-TV18, Preeti Chheda shares her perspective on how REITs work, how they differ from bonds, and where both can fit within a broader investment portfolio. From owning a share of large commercial real estate portfolios to understanding regular distributions, rental growth and property appreciation, the conversation breaks down what makes REITs a distinct investment option. Preeti also explains how their income structure differs from the coupon payments offered by bonds. The discussion goes deeper into the numbers that matter when evaluating a REIT, including occupancy, Net Operating Income and Net Distributable Cash Flow. It also explores how REITs manage debt, why capital markets are important for their funding, and what investors should look at in the underlying financial strength of a REIT or bond issuer. Topics covered: REIT investing in India, bonds, fixed income investing, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, commercial real estate, REIT distributions, Net Distributable Cash Flow, Net Operating Income, occupancy, REIT debt, debt capital markets, corporate bonds, Online Bond Platform Providers, portfolio allocation

In this episode of Bond Street, presented by IndiaBonds and CNBC-TV18, Amit Tripathi, Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income at Nippon India Mutual Fund, shares his perspective on the role of bonds in building an investment portfolio. The conversation touches on how investors can look beyond traditional fixed income choices and why bonds can form an important part of a long term investment journey. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel to hear his perspective on fixed income investing and portfolio building.

In this episode of Bond Street, presented by IndiaBonds and CNBC-TV18, Amit Tripathi, Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income at Nippon India Mutual Fund, shares his perspective on the growing role of Bonds in investor portfolios. The conversation covers how the bond market has evolved over the years, the role of bonds alongside other investments, the impact of technology on access and the importance of greater financial awareness among retail investors. Watch the full conversation for insights from over two decades of experience in fixed income.

On Bond Street, Kaustubh Gupta, CIO Fixed Income at Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, discusses the role of fixed income in asset allocation and building a resilient portfolio. Watch the full video on the IndiaBonds YouTube channel.

In this episode of Bond Street, presented by ‪@CNBC-TV18‬ and IndiaBonds, watch Kaustubh Gupta, CIO Fixed Income at Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, discuss interest rate cycle, the broader forces influencing bond yields beyond the repo rate, direct bonds versus debt funds, the role of fixed income in asset allocation, and the outlook for India’s bond market over the coming years. Kaustubh also shares his perspective on why investors should look at building a resilient portfolio rather than one focused only on maximum returns.

Watch Abhishek Bisen, Head of Fixed Income at Kotak Mutual Fund, on Bond Street, presented by CNBC-TV18 and IndiaBonds, as he shares his perspective on the growing role of online bond platforms in expanding retail participation in India’s bond market. He also discusses the importance of fixed income, portfolio diversification and aligning asset allocation with an investor’s financial objectives.

In this episode of Bond Street, presented by ‪@CNBC-TV18‬ and IndiaBonds, watch Abhishek Bisen, Head of Fixed Income at Kotak Mutual Fund, share his perspective on the evolution of India’s bond market. The conversation covers the current interest rate cycle, the role of corporate bond repo in improving market liquidity, growing retail participation, the rise of online bond platforms, and the importance of diversification and asset allocation.

The habit investors already know is now opening doors to newer ways of building a more diversified portfolio. Watch the full episode of Bond Street on our YouTube channel, where Vishal Goenka, Co-founder of IndiaBonds shares more about how SIPs are evolving into bonds and what this could mean for investors - ‪@IndiaBondsYT‬