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Sberbank to invest in India, gives Russians access to Nifty50
Sberbank will invest in India's capital markets, enabling Russian investors to access the Nifty50 index. Amid sanctions, the bank aims to expand its operations in India, launching investment instruments for Russian investors while bolstering bilateral trade.
5 min read4 Dec 2025From bearer bonds to digital securities — how India's fixed-income investments evolved
Bearer bonds were anonymous fixed-income securities that offered privacy and ease of transfer, but were later replaced by secure, transparent, digital investment alternatives ensuring safety, accountability, and regulatory compliance in modern markets.
2 min read3 Nov 2025State development loans crash in October as yields remain high
RBI data showed SDL issuances slumped around 53% to ₹57,010 crore in October from ₹1.21 trillion in September, and ₹64,842 crore in October 2024.
3 min read5 Nov 2025Investment word of the day: Gilt funds — what are they and who should invest in them?
Investment word of the day: Gilt funds are low-risk debt instruments investing in government-issued securities. They offer consistent returns, influenced by interest rate fluctuations.
2 min read5 Jun 2025JPMorgan to include India in its emerging market debt index, paving the way for billions in inflows
JPMorgan is set to include India in its emerging market debt index, potentially leading to significant inflows into the country's economy.
2 min read22 Sep 2023LIC clocks record share sales in Q1
Highest gains in first quarter of any fiscal year; insurer sells shares in at least 87 leading Indian companies
3 min read28 Jul 2023Your Questions Answered: How to invest in government securities through RBI Direct Retail scheme?
RBI Retail Direct allows retail investors to directly buy and sell G-Secs online, with competitive pricing, transparent market information, no fees or commissions and direct interest and maturity proceeds through a GSA.
3 min read30 Jun 2023Why India's bond yields crashed after RBI pauses rate hike? 10-year treasury may hit 7.4% in near term
The market was divided going into the policy with the swaps market pricing in a 50% probability of a pause. The yield curve has steepened marginally with the 5yr G-sec yield down by 10-11bps and the 10 yr yield down by 6-7 bps.
5 min read7 Apr 2023What to expect from the MPC meet
The monetary policy committee (MPC), which is responsible for fixing the benchmark interest rate in India, is currently meeting. What are the odds the committee would further hike key policy rates? Mint explains the options and their implications
2 min read6 Apr 2023Amid global banking turmoil, Govt seeks data on state-bank bond portfolios: Report
The bankers did not want to be named as they are not authorised to speak to the media. The Ministry of Finance did not respond to a Reuters email seeking comment
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