Bonds

The writing down of Yes Bank AT-1 bonds has been a matter of litigation as it is seen to unfairly confer benefits and enriches on existing shareholders. (Photo: Mint)

AT-1 bonds: Rift widens between bond holders and Yes Bank

3 min read . 02 Jun 2020

The interest rate on RBI bonds is calculated annually but is payable on a half-yearly basis. Photo: Mint

RBI 7.75% bonds: Govt to close the scheme, today is your last chance to invest

1 min read . 28 May 2020

RBI did not specify why the bonds were being stopped. Photo: iStock

RBI stops 7.75% savings bonds: here are the alternatives

4 min read . 28 May 2020

Photo: iStockphoto

Government stops issuing 7.75% savings bonds

1 min read . 27 May 2020

Patanjali to hit bond markets, to issue NCDs

3 min read . 27 May 2020

The reason for higher subscription is due to the increased investment demand for the yellow metal. (Photo:iStock)

May issue of sovereign gold bonds sees highest-ever subscription

2 min read . 25 May 2020

Photo: Hemant Mishra/Mint

There is a case for buying AT1 bonds. But should you?

3 min read . 24 May 2020

If a bank’s capital dips below certain thresholds due to bad assets, they can skip interest payments on these bonds and even write-down their value. Photo: iStock

Beware of the risks when investing in bank perpetual bonds

5 min read . 18 May 2020

With the Indian bond market still developing, consider US treasury bonds

3 min read . 17 May 2020

Analyst await the details of the package, to be announced later today, to assess the fiscal impact of the relief announced. (Photo: iStockphoto)

Govt bonds fall as investors worry about fiscal impact of ₹20 trillion package

1 min read . 13 May 2020

Low-risk options for seniors in a falling interest rate scenario

3 min read . 12 May 2020

The Centre announced a sharp increase in its gross borrowing programme for the fiscal 2021 to ₹12 trillion from the budgeted ₹7.8 trillion.

Yield on 10-year bond settles higher on increased government borrowing

2 min read . 11 May 2020

Seniors need to remember that long-term, low-risk investments may not be liquid. (iStock)

Options other than bank FDs for seniors in a falling interest rate scenario

2 min read . 11 May 2020

Since the IL&FS defaults, it can be noted that NBFCs and housing finance companies (HFCs) were facing a crisis of confidence, sending call money rates higher and overall liquidity tight. (Since the IL&FS defaults, it can be noted that NBFCs and housing finance companies (HFCs) were facing a crisis of confidence, sending call money rates higher and overall liquidity tight.)

10-yr bond yield jumps 26 bps on government's borrowing plan

2 min read . 11 May 2020

RBI has undertaken several unconventional measures to manage liquidity and yields at the longer end.

RBI fixes the new 10 year G-sec rate at 5.79%

2 min read . 08 May 2020

The coupon on the bonds, to be maturing in December 2021, has been fixed at 7.06 per cent per annum.

HDFC to raise ₹5,000 crore via bonds

1 min read . 06 May 2020

Photo: Bloomberg

Covid-19 spurs global social bond issuance to all-time highs, says Moody's

1 min read . 05 May 2020

RBI receives bids 6 times more than face value of bonds under swapping programme

2 min read . 27 Apr 2020

These bonds will be issued in six tranches, between 28 April and 08 September 2020. The RBI will come out with an issue every month. (Photo: iStock)

Sovereign gold bonds open for subscription today. Here’s how to invest online

2 min read . 20 Apr 2020

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das,

Shorter tenor bonds rally following RBI's liquidity boosting steps

1 min read . 17 Apr 2020

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