Bonds
‘Can there be so much smoke without any fire?’ Congress swipe at BJP after Bhupender Yadav's close aides are removed
The opposition party's dig came after the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change relieved the private secretary and three additional secretaries of their duties from Yadav's office.
1 min read7 Jul 2026SGB redemption July 2026: 8 Sovereign Gold Bond series eligible for early exit
Investors holding eligible Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) tranches can opt for premature redemption after completing the mandatory five-year holding period.
2 min read3 Jul 2026India Inc eyes more dollar debt as RBI policy support kicks in
Driven by central bank moves in February and June to lower hedging costs and ease rules, local firms are aggressively swapping out rupee loans for offshore funds.
3 min read1 Jul 2026What happens to TMC's ₹1,000-crore assets amid split? Aroop Biswas seeks account freeze
The TMC has assets worth ₹1,081.78 crore, according to the 2024-25 audit report submitted with the Election Commission. This includes ₹625.78 crore is in bank accounts besides ₹250.77 crore in investments and ₹50 crore in cheque.
4 min read19 Jun 2026Bank of Baroda eyes $500 million dollar bond sale under RBI’s hedge window
The planned fundraising follows a successful $750 million dollar-bond sale by HDFC Bank earlier this week at a spread of 90 basis points over benchmark US Treasury yields.
4 min read18 Jun 2026Reits are having a moment. Should they be in your portfolio?
Reits outperformed equities over the past year, but falling-rate tailwinds may fade. Here's how experts view their role in an investor's portfolio.
7 min read18 Jun 2026Sovereign gold bond redemption tax rules: Do you need to declare it while filing ITR?
Sovereign gold bonds offer exposure to gold without storing physical bullion, issued by RBI. Investors must be aware of the tax implications, as capital gains exemption applies only for original subscribers holding until maturity. Details here.
2 min read16 Jun 2026Rupee strengthens, bond yields fall after US-Iran peace deal eases oil worries
The US-Iran peace agreement led to a drop in crude oil prices, boosting sentiment in emerging markets. The rupee traded at 94.6850 against the dollar, benefiting India, a major crude oil importer.
2 min read15 Jun 20263 key metrics to evaluate before investing in debt funds: Average maturity, macaulay duration, and modified duration
Average maturity shows when the fund's underlying bonds are expected to mature, macaulay duration indicates how long it takes to recover the investment through cash flows, and modified duration measures how sensitive the fund's NAV is to changes in interest rates.
4 min read15 Jun 2026SEBI, RBI working to launch derivatives on corporate bond indices: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced that SEBI and RBI are collaborating to launch derivatives on corporate bond indices to enhance the debt market.
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