BOND INVESTING INDIA
Has Govt cut PPF, NSC interest rate after RBI repo rate cut of 1%? Check the latest interest rate of post office schemes announced today
Latest PPF, NSC interest rates: The PPF, NSC, SCSS and other post office schemes interest rates have been announced for the second quarter of FY 2025-26, i.e., between July 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025. Check how much you will earn on your small savings investments going forward.
Bond yield trends: How Indian bonds respond to geopolitical events
The recent escalation between Israel and Iran has raised serious concerns across global markets. The possibility of deeper involvement by the United States and Russia, along with diplomatic positioning by China and key European nations, has only deepened the market's sense of uncertainty.
Fixed income favored amid global uncertainty: Freeman picks safety over risk for 2025
Seth R Freeman discusses the conflicting signals in the market, with equity upticks clashing with bond yield concerns. He notes the weakening dollar's positive impact on emerging markets, particularly Brazil, while India's prospects hinge on geopolitical factors, especially China. Given current uncertainties like trade tensions, Freeman favors fixed income as a safer investment for the remainder of the year.
Singapore's GIC gets CCI approval to buy stake in IPO-bound Groww
Viggo Investment, a GIC subsidiary, secured CCI approval for a stake in Billionbrains Garage Ventures, Groww's owner. The investment is part of a larger funding round. GIC is expected to lead the round. Groww has engaged with Tiger Global for participation. Groww recently closed a $250 million funding round led by GIC.
Beyond JioBlackRock: 8 other mutual fund NFOs open for subscription this week
Around 11 mutual fund NFOs are open for subscription, including three from JioBlackRock and eight from other fund houses. Active NFOs include JioBlackRock Liquid, Money Market, and Overnight Funds, TRUSTMF Multi Cap, and ICICI Pru Nifty Private Bank Index Fund. Upcoming launches this week feature funds from Nippon India, Sundaram, Groww, Invesco India, and JM Financial.
Adani Enterprises to sell bonds with 2-5 year maturity, aims to raise Rs 1,000 crore: Report
Adani Enterprises plans to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore through a retail bond issue opening next week, offering annual coupons between 8.95% and 9.30%. This marks their second retail bond sale within a year, following a similar issue in September 2024. The company faces ongoing investigations by SEBI and allegations of wrongdoing, which they deny.
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240% return on Sovereign Gold Bonds: RBI announces redemption price of these SGBs
The Reserve Bank of India has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) 2017-18 Series-XIV and SGB 2018-19 Series-IV, due today, July 1, 2025.
Piramal Enterprises expects asset under management to cross Rs 1 lakh cr in FY26
Piramal Enterprises anticipates its AUM to surpass ₹1 lakh crore in FY26, driven by strong retail and wholesale business performance. The company's AUM grew 17% to ₹80,689 crore in FY25. Piramal Finance's merger with Piramal Enterprises is expected to conclude by September 2025, with projected consolidated PAT exceeding ₹1,300 crore in FY26.
Bond rally cools just as another index inclusion nears
India’s breakthrough into global debt markets needs a second act. Foreign investors have bought a net $20 billion of the nation’s index-eligible sovereign debt after JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced India’s inclusion to its benchmark emerging market index in 2023. Recent outflows have left total investments on the low end of estimates by analysts.
Rupee ends month and quarter a tad lower, trails most Asian peers
The Indian rupee concluded the month and quarter slightly lower at 85.7550 against the U.S. dollar, underperforming most Asian currencies amid subdued portfolio inflows and a significant external investment deficit. While other Asian currencies have seen substantial gains this year, the rupee has remained relatively stagnant.
FPIs continue to sell G-Secs in June amid weak rupee
Foreign investors continued to offload Indian government bonds in June, albeit at a slower pace compared to the previous two months, influenced by the RBI's policy shift and global risk aversion. Despite inflows since June 2024, factors like rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and a weakening rupee contributed to the outflows.
Amid US' rising debt, falling treasury-bill appeal, should you shift investment focus to RBI-issued Indian government bonds?
The level of sovereign debt in India is much lower than in nations like the US, Japan or France. The country's central government debt is 56% of the GDP and, adding up the states, it is 83% of the GDP. When the Reserve Bank of India sells government bonds through the usual auction process, there are enough takers. In contrast, when it comes to US, the outstanding debt is a massive 123% of its gross domestic product (GDP)
Why affirmative action means more than just quotas
As India prepares for the 2027 caste-based census, the focus shifts to effective affirmative action beyond reservations. The Social Welfare Residential Schools in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana demonstrate how enriched education empowers marginalized students, achieving remarkable academic success and global competitiveness.
Torrent Pharma closes in on JB Chem likely for $2.4 bn buyout, eyes $1.6 billion financing
Torrent Pharma is in advanced talks with KKR to acquire JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, reviving discussions from last year. The deal involves Torrent acquiring KKR's 47.84% stake and launching an open offer, potentially leading to a Rs 20,734.61 crore buyout. This acquisition would bolster Torrent's branded generics portfolio and provide entry into the CDMO business.
Can interest rate on PPF fall below 6.5% after repo rate cut of 1% this year?
PPF interest rate below 6.5%: The government will review the interest rate on PPF and other small savings schemes on June 30, 2025. If the PPF interest rate is cut by more than 0.10%, it will be below 7%. The last time this occurred was before August 1974. Read on to know what experts say about whether the PPF interest rate can fall below 6.5%.
Best gilt mutual funds to invest in June 2025
Gilt funds are debt mutual funds that invest in government-securities or G-secs. As per Sebi norms, these schemes must invest 80% of their corpus in government securities. As you see, these schemes invest in government papers or they lend to the government. Therefore, they don’t have any credit risk or they face zero defaults. However, they are extremely sensitive to interest rate changes.
Funds flexing 60/40 playbook become investor favorites in India
Indian hybrid funds, blending stocks with assets like bonds and gold, have outpaced pure equity funds in attracting investments for the first time in a year, signaling a potential investment trend. In May, these hybrid plans garnered 208 billion rupees, exceeding the 190 billion rupees drawn by stock funds.
Life insurers see the shine, seek Irdai nod to invest in gold ETFs
Life insurers in India are seeking regulatory approval from Irdai to invest in gold ETFs, driven by their impressive returns exceeding 30% in the last year. This move aims to diversify portfolios within ULIPs and hedge against market volatility, as traditional assets offer lower returns.
LIC Mutual Fund trims long-term bond holdings as rate-cut rally ends
LIC Mutual Fund is lowering maturities across debt schemes and investing in up to five-year notes, as India's rate cut-led bond market rally is largely over, chief investment officer at the asset manager said on Thursday.
India’s ultra rich are diversifying wealth with private equity, AIFs and global bets
Indian ultra-rich families are changing their investment approach. They are now opting for riskier, diverse strategies. They are focusing on global markets and alternative assets. The shift is visible in the growing family office ecosystem. They are allocating capital to private equity and venture capital. They are also focusing on governance and succession planning.
Consistent performers: 10 equity mutual funds deliver over 30% CAGR in 3 and 5-year periods
Around ten equity mutual funds consistently delivered over 30% CAGR in the last three to five years. ETMutualFunds analyzed 199 equity mutual funds for at least five years. Bandhan Small Cap Fund and Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund gave over 35% CAGR in both horizons. Quant Small Cap Fund offered the highest CAGR of 43.86% in the last five years.
Are PPF, NSC and other small savings schemes headed for historic low interest rates? Govt to decide next week
PPF, NSC interest rate: The government will review and announce the interest rate of Public Provident Fund, National Savings Certificate and other small savings schemes on June 30, 2025. The announced interest rate will be effective as of July 1, 2025. Will the government cut the interest rate on PPF, NSC and other post office savings schemes?
Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in June 2025
Corporate bond mutual funds invest at least 80% of their corpus in the papers of the highest-rated companies. This makes them relatively safer than other debt schemes such as credit risk funds. They are also safer than gilt funds and long term debt funds that are highly sensitive to interest rate changes in the economy.
Bond investment platform IndiaBonds raises Rs 32.5 crore from individual investors
This comes as investor interest grows in bonds, following huge investments in mutual funds, equities, and fixed deposits. Several fintech platforms, including Stable Money, Grip Invest, Wint Wealth, and Groww, are increasingly focussing on the bond investment space. The Mumbai-based IndiaBonds will use the funds to boost the growth of its digital platform, enhance awareness efforts, and hire senior executives.
$100+ Crude? Rupee at 90? Gold at ₹1 lakh? Kotak’s Anindya Banerjee explains what’s coming
Rising Middle East tensions and potential disruption at the Strait of Hormuz are creating risk premiums in oil and gold. Kotak Securities’ Anindya Banerjee sees crude possibly hitting $100, the rupee sliding to 90/USD, and volatility across commodities and Indian markets.
Adani Group refinances $750 mn debt of Mumbai Airport unit
Adani Airports Holdings has successfully refinanced $750 million in debt for Mumbai International Airport with backing from major international funds like Apollo and BlackRock. The new notes, maturing in 2029 and priced at 6.9%, mark India's first investment-grade rated private bond issuance in the airport infrastructure sector. The deal also allows for raising an additional $250 million.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Sectors to watch in 2H2025 - Defence, Real Estate, Aviation, says Alok Agarwal
Alok Agarwal from Alchemy Capital Management identifies defence, real estate, and aviation as key sectors poised for growth in 2H2025, driven by improving macro stability and supportive monetary policy. He highlights a recent RBI rate cut and strong Q4FY25 earnings as positive catalysts. While cautious about global uncertainties, Agarwal remains optimistic about India's long-term economic outlook.
How will new tax rules impact your investment in FoFs?
Following the 2024 budget's tax rule changes, investors are showing renewed interest in Fund of Funds (FoFs), particularly in precious metals and international categories, due to long-term capital gains benefits after 24 months. While offering diversification, FoFs involve a double expense ratio, requiring investors to carefully consider costs, especially in lower-return asset classes.
What Yoga can teach you about bond allocation and portfolio balance
Yoga and bond investing share a common thread—balance, discipline, and intentionality. Just as yoga builds inner calm, bonds bring portfolio stability, offering resilience in volatile markets and enabling mindful financial decisions aligned with personal goals.
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