Corporate Bond

RBI lets banks issue 'masala bonds', to accept corp bonds in LAF

"These measures are intended to further deepen market development, enhance participation, facilitate greater market liquidity and improve communication," an RBI release said.

Sebi hits RBI wall on mandatory exchange-trading in corp bonds

Currently also, some corporate bonds are traded on stock exchanges but a larger volumes take place in the spot market.

India needs efficient bankruptcy law in corporate bond market: RBI

Corporate bond issuances have sharply declined post the central bank's measures since mid-July to curb volatility in the forex market by making rupee funds expensive, driving firms to bank loans.<br /><br />

Debt scores over equity but bond market far from perfect

Retail investors' flight for safety has helped corporate India raise Rs 35,610.7 crore through public issuance of debt but there is no denying that the corporate bond market in India is relatively underdeveloped and illiquid.

Will Hindalco and Tata Steel lead a revival of corp bond mkt?

The fact that these two companies could place debt at seemingly fine levels at a time when FIIs are cooling towards Indian bonds has woken up a dormant corporate bond market from its slumber.

Poor returns, supply overhang: No takers for tax-free bonds

The market for tax-free bonds will now be limited to the super rich and retail investors, while insurance firms and mutual funds may stay off because they are not taxed on the interest income or coupon of the debt they buy.

Maybe, it's not the time to lock in to FDs and FMPs

Many investors have locked into higher rate fixed deposits and fixed maturity plans.In doing so, they have missed out on the potential of corporate and government bonds.

RBI in favour of relaxing investment limit for FIIs in bonds

The RBI's working group released its draft report on Thursday outlining measures to boost liquidity in government securities and interest rate derivatives market.

Rajesh Exports redeems $150-million foreign bonds

Investors opted for a conversion of 1349 bonds into equity shares, and the payment was done on February 22, the company said in a release.

FinMin to hold roadshows in 5 Gulf countries to attract investment

In Budget 2012-13, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee had announced opening up of corporate bond market for Qualified Foreign Investors.