An investment avenue in which an investor loans money to an entity (government or corporate) that borrows funds for a defined period of time at a fixed interest rate. Bond market has not attracted retail investors to it. But in recent times, lackluster equity markets and low rate of interest have attracted retail investors towards bonds issued by corporate.
Secure investments with a fixed interest rate offered by the Reserve Bank of India.
Bonds with no maturity date, providing steady income indefinitely.
Issued by companies to raise capital, offering attractive returns with varying risk levels.
Public sector undertaking bonds backed by government-owned corporations.
Investments backed by state governments, ensuring safety and stability.
Private sector bonds offering higher returns but carrying higher risk.
Retail investors have not tapped this investment avenue as much as others. It is good for investors looking for reasonable returns with no risk of default as the securities the Government offers these securities. These securities can be held in a demat format. The market is limited so liquidity can be a problem. Investors need to have a thorough knowledge of this investment format to invest in them. Well, then if you are the one who prefer the comforts of safety to the greed of high returns all the above debt instruments are yours to invest in.