PSBs’ perpetual bonds to get the shine as govt, RBI step up bad loan battle

May 2017 Economic Times

The government’s move last week to empower the RBI to enforce resolution of NPAs of public sector banks is expected to boost confidence.

Dec 2016 NDTV

Some financial planners suggest investment in Government of India’s 8% Savings (Taxable) Bonds, which offer an interest rate of 8 per cent per annum.

Oct 2016 Economic Times

Investments in tax-free bonds in the past year would have fetched you as much returns as mid and small-cap equity schemes -the best performing mutual fund category. The bonds have returned 25-27% on an annualised basis led by a sharp rally in the bond market of late.

Feb 2017 Economic Times

“Tax-free bond yields, which stood at 5.9% prior to the monetary policy , rose to 6-6.15%.”

Feb 2017 Economic Times

“Even after the two-day yield surge, they still can book profits. With no further capital appreciation in sight, investors should either bet on 8% GoI Savings bonds or simple bank fixed deposits, which will give them safety of capital.”

Nov 2016 Economic Times

“There is a rush amongst investors to lock into longer-tenure products and where there is no announcement of rate cuts so far.”

Nov 2016 Economic Times

The 11.50% BOI Perpetual Bond, with face value of Rs 100, paying interest in April every year, trades at Rs 106.3, giving a yield of 9.73%, while the 10.99% Andhra Bank perpetual bond, which pays interest in August, trades at Rs 104.5 giving a yield of 9.72%.

Oct 2016 Economic Times

“People, who had invested some three-four years ago, have now made profits with the benchmark yield falling sharply.”

Oct 2016 Economic Times

“People, who had invested some three-four years ago, have now made profits with the benchmark yield falling sharply.”

Sept 2016 Economic Times

Investors like Rawat who have burnt their fingers have a reason to be sceptical of the market. However, often the suffering is a result of ill-informed decisions.

Press Releases

PSBs’ perpetual bonds to get the shine as govt, RBI step up bad loan battle

May 2017 Economic Times

Should You Invest In 8% Government Savings Bonds Amid Falling Bank FD Rates?

Dec 2016 NDTV

Tax-free bonds rally like midcap funds

Oct 2016 Economic Times

Why tax-free bonds could be your best debt bet this year

Feb 2017 Economic Times

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Feb 2017 Economic Times

Search for higher rates ends at post offices, govt bonds

Nov 2016 Economic Times

Investors flock to perpetual bonds for higher rates

Nov 2016 Economic Times

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Oct 2016 Economic Times

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Oct 2016 Economic Times

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