Global central banks have moved to a rate softening regime to boost slowing economic growth. This has fuelled bond market rallies worldwide.
Author: Indraneel Basu
India Bonds: Lower inflation to enthuse investors
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its policy rate by 35 basis points to 5.40% on August 7 2019 and has cut the rate by a total of 110 basis points this year following cuts in February, April and June. It was a pleasant surprise for the bond market that was expecting a 25 basis points cut, with an
India Bonds: RBI rate cut decision to help govt bonds, boost economic growth
Global and domestic growth inflation expectations have been benign and global central banks have been easing interest rates to support economic growth. Risks of rising trade wars and recent weakening of currencies have led to financial stability concerns.
Stick to sovereign, low-risk India bonds for predictable returns
The bond market in India is under stress since last September, and it may be prudent for investors – both NRIs and domestic, to avoid investment in corporate bonds or corporate bond funds at the present juncture.
Understanding the “risk free” bond market in India
The bond market in India is quite vibrant, particularly for sovereign bonds. And, in order to be an informed investor either in the market directly or through the mutual fund route, one must have clarity on some of the basic structure and terminology of the Indian market.
Selecting the right bond funds in India for investment
The bond market in India continues to look attractive for Non-Resident Indians to invest, but caution is needed in choosing the right funds for investment.
Debt mutual funds gain after India budget
The Indian government’s latest budget has laid the roadmap for a deeper and wider bond market in India. The initial documentation and process of investment by Non-Resident Indians will also be much easier in the days to come, as highlighted by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget docu
Bond-ing with India: Investing directly or through mutual funds
Indian stock market indices (NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex) are near all-time highs and economic growth has declined significantly, and thus going forward the expectations are low for high returns in the stock market.
Opportunities to get yield in Indian fixed income
It is challenging not only for Non-Resident Indians and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) but also for most resident individuals in India to find adequate information on the Indian fixed income securities/ bond market.