Tag: bonds
One bond is good. A mix of bonds is better
When you invest in a bond, you lend money to a government, public-sector undertaking or company for a specified period, in return for interest. But…
Bonds 101: The simplest way to make your money work harder
If you are new to bonds, terms such as coupon rate, yield, maturity and credit rating can make them seem more complicated than they really…
From Age 30 to Retirement: How Your Bond Strategy Should Change With Life
Bonds can serve very different purposes at different stages of life. Discover how to align your bond strategy with life changes for enhanced financial health….
Investing in bonds: Coupon rate vs Bond yield – What should you know?
You can buy a bond either from the issuer when it is issued for the first time at face value or from the secondary market…
Why have gold prices corrected even with the US-Iran war going on?| Business News
At the end of January 2026, gold prices hit an all-time high of $5,600. Post that, there was a big correction of around 20%. At…
Should you invest in fixed income?| Business News
On 2 April 2026, India’s ten-year government bond yields hit 7.12%—the highest in nearly two years. The bond yields have been hardening since June 2025,…
Should you invest in bonds? What factors can enable it?| Business News
According to a Ministry of Finance press release dated January 2026, India’s corporate bond market saw impressive growth in the last decade. The outstanding issuances…
Volatility, trade shifts and the case for bonds in your 2026 portfolio| Business News
As we head into 2026, one thing is clear for investors: the world is entering a phase of realignment. Global trade equations are shifting, supply…
What explains the spike in bond yields despite 125 bps in RBI repo rate cuts| Business News
In December 2025, India’s Monetary Policy Committee cut the Repo Rate by 25 basis points. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra referred to India’s macroeconomic situation as…
The rationale for investing in Nexus Select Trust REIT| Business News
If you live in a big city like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, New Delhi, or Hyderabad, you are likely to have been to a Nexus Mall….