India’s bond market is on the cusp of remarkable growth, positioning itself to become the second-largest globally, behind only the United States. As of March 2024, India’s debt market stands at over USD 2.5 trillion and continues to expand at a rapid pace, driven by a confluence of factors that signal a robust future for […]
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made a significant announcement on 16th October 2024, introducing a liquidity window facility for bond investors, marking a transformative step for the Indian bond market. The Liquidity Window facility is introduced under Regulation 15 of SEBI’s Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities Regulations, 2021. This regulation […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has once again decided to hold the key policy rates unchanged, but this time with a significant shift in stance. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision on interest rates suggested maintaining benchmark short-term lending rate (Repo rate) at 6.50% for the tenth straight meeting. The SDF rate at 6.25%, […]
Multiple versions of information about bonds may leave a potential investor confused. Bonds in reality are simple debt instruments issued by an entity with the promise of repaying the principal and interest at defined intervals of time.
If you are a working professional who is earning enough to keep aside a small portion as savings, you definitely would have wondered why so many people nowadays keep talking about investing. ‘Investing’ is not a topic that’s touched upon at the high school level and therefore, as adults, most of us would find the concepts new and somewhat complex. If the unfamiliarity was not enough to keep us away from learning more about it, the concept has numbers involved! Big enough reasons for anyone to avoid the topic altogether.
The festive season is a time of joy, family bonding, eating well and let us be honest, spending. The upcoming festivals of Dussehara, Dhanteras, and Diwali all come with a long list of expenses like gifting, home upgrades, buying new clothes, gold, white goods, and sometimes even a new bike or a new car. Though […]
It makes no sense to take risks when the outcome doesn’t justify the risks involved. Why take the chance of putting one’s hard-earned money at risk?
In a surprising move, the U.S. Federal Reserve has announced a 50 basis points (BPS) cut to interest rates, stirring excitement and speculation in financial markets worldwide. Surprising because, based on the indications, most analysts were expecting a rate cut of 25 BPS only. This decision, aimed at boosting economic activity amid persistent inflationary pressures, […]
The Union Budget 2024-25 brought with it several changes that are set to have a far-reaching impact on the Indian economy. One of the key areas impacted is the gold market, with the Government announcing a reduction in import duty on gold and a review of the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) scheme. Let us delve […]
Introduction to Budget 2024 The budget is important for the people of India as it directly impacts their daily lives. It outlines the government’s economic policies, tax structures, and spending priorities, which affect everything from the prices of everyday goods to job creation, after tax income, infrastructure development, and social welfare programs. Through the budget, […]
What is Income tax and its Importance? Income tax is a direct tax levied by the government on the income earned by individuals and businesses. The Income Tax Act, 1961, is the legislative framework that governs all aspects of taxation in India. This act outlines the rules for computing, applying, and collecting income tax. Income […]
Every year, as the tax season draws near, we look at tax-saving investment opportunities. Tax-free bonds and tax-saving bonds are two such instruments which qualify to be discussed at a time like this. However, the distinction between tax-free and tax-saving bonds is often confusing. Each bond offers unique features and tax benefits under the Income […]