Sovereign Bonds
Moody’s retains Baa3 ratings for India but warns prolonged West Asia conflict could hit growth, stoke inflation
On the rupee’s depreciation, Moody’s said while oil prices and global financial conditions have historically been the main drivers of foreign exchange stress for India, reserves can only moderate volatility rather than prevent depreciation under a prolonged shock.
3 min read6 Apr 2026Care Ratings scores early win in sovereign push as global peers vindicate its stance
Care Ratings assigned an A+ rating to Portugal in February and France in September, while S&P Global Ratings raised its Portugal rating to A+ in August and lowered France to A+ in October. The Indian agency sees this alignment as a win for its fledgling sovereign rating business.
3 min read10 Dec 2025RBI’s floating-rate bond pays 8.05%—is it better than fixed deposits?
The bond offers an 8.05% interest rate and sovereign backing, but cannot be traded or sold on any exchange.
4 min read17 Aug 2025Sovereign gold bonds: Two tranches up for premature redemption today; investors make up to 147% returns
Sovereign gold bonds: Two tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds are redeemable today, offering investors up to 147% returns. The redemption price is based on the average gold prices over the last three business days.
2 min read11 Aug 2025India's entry Into JP Morgan Bond Index may assure cheaper funding
JPMorgan Chase & Co. added the India’s sovereign bonds to its emerging markets index on Friday.
1 min read29 Jun 2024Traders Cheer On Argentina as Milei Win Underpins Austerity Push
Investors welcomed congressional approval of President Javier Milei’s omnibus bill, saying it showed he can push through contentious reforms many see as key to getting Argentina’s economy back on track.
1 min read13 Jun 2024Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24: New series ends today. Top 5 reasons to apply?
Investing in Sovereign Gold Bonds offers attractive interest rates, tax benefits, convenience, and the inherent value of gold as a timeless asset.
3 min read16 Feb 2024Sovereign Gold Bond: Why PPF, bank FD investors should think of investing in SGB too — explained
SGB vs bank FD vs PPF: Sovereign Gold Bonds are a secure and stable investment option with tax benefits and a maturity period of eight years
3 min read15 Feb 2024Sovereign Gold Bond's new tranche opens next week. Here is why SGBs are a wise decision
Sovereign Gold Bond Series 2023-24 Series 4 will open for subscription next week from 12 Feb to 16 Feb for 5 days
2 min read14 Feb 2024Budget 2024: Bonds rally, yields drop after FM Sitharaman announces lower than expected govt borrowings, fiscal deficit
The government plans to sell bonds worth ₹14.13 lakh crore in the FY25 as compared with ₹15.43 lakh crore for the current fiscal, FM Sitharaman announced in her budget speech.
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