A company may know that it will need a loan three months from now. What it may not know is the interest rate available on that date. A Forward rate agreement helps manage this uncertainty. It allows two parties to decide an interest rate today for a borrowing or lending period that begins later. Key […]

Bond SIP Meaning: What Exactly is a SIP in Bonds? A SIP in bonds is not a SIP in a debt mutual fund. When you invest through a debt fund, you own units of a pooled scheme and the fund owns the bonds. In a Bond SIP, you own the bonds themselves. Each one sits […]

A step-by-step guide explaining how the Bonds Partner Program operates — from registration and onboarding to client investment management and revenue earning — tailored for financial professionals ready to build a structured fixed income distribution practice. Fixed income is no longer a side conversation for most financial professionals. Investors are asking about bonds, regular income, […]

This is a story that repeats every few years. Only the headline changes. Ananya, a 34-year-old product manager in Pune, had never opened a bond yield chart before a week in September 2026. Then a headline stopped her mid-scroll: the US 10-year Treasury yield had touched levels last seen in 2007. She held no US […]

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 […]

A practical, step-by-step guide on how to become a partner with IndiaBonds — covering registration, document requirements, KYC, agreement sign-off, dashboard access, and what to expect once your account goes live on the platform. Why Become a Partner with IndiaBonds? Many investors are now looking beyond fixed deposits. They want regular income, defined maturity, and […]

Key Takeaways What are Corporate Bonds? Corporate bonds are debt securities issued by corporations to raise capital for their operations, expansion, or other business activities. When you invest in a corporate bond, you’re essentially lending money to the company in exchange for periodic interest payments (known as coupon payments) and the return of your principal […]

Return on investment is one of the key drivers for your investment decision. In the case of bond investment, bond yield represents your return on investment. It is the percentage return on a bond investment and is represented as the ratio of the annual coupon payments to the bond’s current market price. The higher the […]

Introduction Investing in fixed-income instruments is a great way to secure a passive income while reducing portfolio risk. Bonds are one of the best examples when it comes to investing in fixed-income securities. The interest that bonds pay to the bondholder is often represented as the coupon rate. For instance, if a corporate bond has […]