Introduction Bengaluru is known for its delightful weather, notorious traffic, vibrant nightlife and its delightfully far distance from the city to the airport! Beyond these features, Bengaluru is also celebrated for its IT hubs, affectionately known as ‘tech parks’. Among these hubs stands Embassy Manyata, fondly known as “Manyata Tech Park”. Covering 120 acres and […]

Reasons to Diversify your Portfolio with Bonds “Buy all, I want them all,” an ecstatic Monty told his broker over the phone. On the advice of a ‘fin-fluencer,’ he invested all of his pocket money in pharma stocks, believing that the sector would rally post-covid. Observing this incident brought back memories of his time in the US […]

Introduction Corporate bonds play a vital role, offering investors a secure and stable way to earn returns. But, behind the scenes of every bond trade lies a critical process that ensures the smooth transfer of securities from one party to another—the settlement process. In India, this process has evolved over time, guided by regulations that […]

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 […]

Introduction A Bond Public Issue, also known as Bond IPO, is a process through which a company raises funds by issuing bonds to the public. In a Bond IPO, the issuer sets the terms of the bond, including the interest rate and maturity date, and sells the bonds to institutional and individual investors through a […]

Introduction Here’s a fun fact: In 1970, a cup of coffee in India cost about 50 paise. Today, the same cup would cost you anywhere between ₹20 to ₹50, depending on where you buy it. That’s over a 4000% increase in price! Now, I know there’s nothing fun about this fact, but what’s undeniable is […]

Introduction The Great Indian Financial Market is colossal and serves as the backbone of the nation’s growth and development. While many are familiar with capital markets, which are one of its segments, there is another well-functioning arm of the financial market that operates in the background: the money market. Though not widely recognized by retail, […]

Bonds are fixed income instruments whereby the issuer borrows money from the investor and pays interest on the loan until maturity where the entire amount is repaid. India’s bond market plays a crucial role in channeling funds and facilitating investment opportunities in the entire economy of the country. As of 31st December 2024, the total […]

Introduction If you are planning a vacation one year from now and have already calculated the total cost, but you need to accumulate a specific sum within the next year, you may consider investing in a risk-free instrument to ensure capital protection. Bank Fixed Deposits (FDs) are not suitable due to potential withdrawal charges in […]