A Guide to Certificate of Deposit (CD) Investments
Introduction The earlier generation of retail investors had their financial assets base spread across FDs, real estate, gold, EPF, PPF, Post Office schemes, etc. Nowadays, thanks to technology and financial awareness, the current cohort of retail investors have diversified their financial portfolios to include MFs, equities, commodities, bonds, insurance, ULIPs, etc. With this diversification, even […]
IndiaBonds Partner and Distributor Program
Introduction In India, there are many financial products and services to meet investors’ needs. Traditional financial institutions have always been important, but now, with the emergence of FinTech, InsurTech and WealthTech, accessing financial services has changed. However, one thing stays the same: the vital role of financial products distributors. They are like the backbone of […]
How to apply for Bond IPO on IndiaBonds
Introduction Bonds are like the steady hand in your financial journey, providing a reliable stream of revenue and helping to shield your investments from the ups and downs of the market. They’re like your safety net, ensuring that even when other assets in your portfolio are fluctuating, you have something secure to rely on. Just […]
Government Bonds vs. Corporate Bonds
The only free lunch in finance is diversification – Harry Markowitz How impactful is the quote by the Nobel Prize laureate and pioneer of the Modern Portfolio Theory in today’s world? Portfolio diversification is at the heart of a successful investment strategy. By spreading investments across various assets, one can navigate the ups and downs […]
Exploring the Benefits of Buying Bonds Online
Introduction It’s remarkable how online shopping has seamlessly integrated into our lives. A decade ago, many were hesitant about making online purchases. Now, we buy everything from clothes to groceries, medicines, jewelry and even Gangajal online (yes, look it up). The advancement of technology and increased earning power, accelerated by the pandemic, has expedited this […]
The Ultimate Guide to Step-Up Bonds
Introduction It is the new year, you decide to get fit and lose the holiday weight you gained. On January 1st, you start going to the gym with determination. You begin with a 5kg biceps curl and feel a bit sore afterward. The next week, you continue to stick to your resolution and return to […]
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February’24 RBI Monetary Policy Highlights
The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) conducted its monetary policy meeting from February 6-8, 2024. On the basis of an assessment of the evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) made the following announcements: These decisions are in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium term target for consumer price index (CPI) inflation […]
Interim Union Budget FY 2024-25
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim Union Budget for FY 2024-25 on February 1st, 2024. Here are some excerpts from the presentation: Fiscal Deficit In the Interim Union Budget of 2024-25, the government has revised India’s fiscal deficit target downwards to 5.8% of GDP for FY24 from the previously estimated 5.9% of GDP. It […]
December’23 RBI Monetary Policy Highlights
The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) conducted its monetary policy meeting from December 6-8, 2023. On the basis of an assessment of the evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) made the following announcements: Part A: RBI’s Policy decision Rationale: 1. Inflation CPI headline inflation fell by about 2% points since the last meeting […]
October’23 RBI Monetary Policy Highlights
The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) conducted its monetary policy meeting from October 4 -6, 2023. On the basis of an assessment of the evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) made the following announcements: Part A: RBI’s Policy decision Rationale: 1. Inflation CPI headline inflation surged by 2.6% points to 7.4% in July […]
August’23 RBI Monetary Policy Highlights
The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) conducted its monetary policy meeting from August 8 -10, 2023. On the basis of an assessment of the evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today decided to: These decisions are in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium-term target for consumer price index […]
June’23 RBI Monetary Policy Highlights
The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) conducted its monetary policy meeting from June 6-8, 2023. On the basis of an assessment of the evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today decided to: Part A: RBI’s Policy decision Rationale: 1. Inflation: CPI inflation fell to 4.7% in April 2023 from 6.4% […]
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Bonds are a financial investment instrument that gives us stable returns and a great way to efficiently diversify your portfolio. In this video, you will learn the simple basics of what is a bond and how you earn from it, illustrated with example for easy understanding.
Choosing the right bonds to match your investment objectives is important. The video will guide you in deciding those objectives and also explain features of a bond like coupon rate, yield to maturity, credit ratings etc that are essential to know.
Investing in Fixed Deposits (FDs) is a lazy choice. Bonds are safe and can help you gain higher returns. Watch this video to learn more about how bonds are a much better and smarter investment option than FDs.
Gold investment is made much easier through Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB). Learn about the features of SGB why they are a better investment option than physical gold.