Corporate Debt
Budget 2026 brings Total Return Swaps to corporate bonds: What this means for India's market
The government introduced initiatives to deepen India's corporate bond market, including total return swaps (TRS) and incentives for municipalities to raise funds. But experts suggest TRS may primarily benefit foreign investors and is unlikely to create sticky, long-term demand for corporate bonds.
3 min read1 Feb 2026Corporate bond issuances fall in FY26 as yields stay high
While the year started strong, the second half saw a significant slowdown, leaving the market hopeful for a FY27 recovery.
4 min read28 Jan 2026Why a PSU bank wants to start raising bets on corporate loans
Despite margin pressures and a legacy focus on retail, agriculture, MSME, the PSU bank is using fee waivers and new sector-specific strategies to reclaim market share while preparing for the April 2027 expected credit loss transition.
4 min read28 Dec 2025Bonds go mainstream — Why 2026 will mark the era of retail bond investors
For the investor in 2026, bonds are no longer just about safety —they are about smart asset allocation and diversification. Whether you are saving for a house, a child’s education, or retirement, the predictability of fixed income provides the sleep-well factor that volatile assets cannot.
5 min read15 Dec 2025RBI scraps plan to limit corporate current accounts to two big lenders
The RBI has withdrawn its restrictive proposal on current accounts for corporate borrowers after a pushback from private banks. The revised guidelines permit banks to offer accounts based on customer requirements, aiming to balance competition and improve monitoring of borrower cash flows.
2 min read11 Dec 2025Why JPMorgan sees nearly $15 bn of overseas bonds by Indian firms in 2026
Refinance requirements, the US Federal Reserve’s rate trajectory, and changes to India's ECB regulations may drive overseas fundraising, according to JPMorgan's Anjan Agarwal
3 min read4 Dec 2025Why bonds won’t protect you from an AI bubble
As more debt is issued to fund AI build-outs, investors need to consider whether they really are diversified.
3 min read1 Dec 2025Issuers eye corporate bond market as RBI hints at a softer rate outlook, lower yields
Corporate issuers such as Bharti Telecom are lining up to tap the debt market as falling yields and the Reserve Bank of India’s softening tone revive investor appetite
3 min read10 Oct 2025Adani Enterprises raises ₹1,000 crore via short-term bond issue
The funds were raised through privately placed bonds maturing on 24 March 2028. The bonds carry a coupon rate of 8.70%, payable semi-annually, with allotment to investors scheduled for Wednesday.
2 min read7 Oct 2025Infra, construction sectors see most upgrades in H1 FY26, export sector feels heat of US tariffs
Credit profiles were aided by domestic factors including near-decade low inflation, a 100 basis points reduction in interest rate, above-normal monsoons and consumption-supporting policy measures such as lower income tax and reduced GST, according to Crisil, Icra, India Ratings and CareEdge.
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