VISHAL GOENKA
Learn With ETMarkets: Why blue-chip corporate bonds are gaining popularity in 2025
In 2025, AAA and blue-chip corporate bonds are gaining popularity as investors seek stable, predictable returns that outperform fixed deposits. High credit quality, attractive yields, low volatility, and improved liquidity make them a preferred choice for portfolio diversification and capital preservation amid moderating interest rates.
Learn with ETMarkets: The Gold Standard of Corporate Debt Investing
AAA-rated corporate bonds are the safest investment-grade options, offering minimal credit risk, predictable returns, and portfolio stability. Highly rated by SEBI-regulated agencies like CRISIL and ICRA, these bonds serve as a reliable fixed-income choice for conservative investors seeking security and liquidity.
Corporate debt investing in 2025: Why AAA bonds are still a top pick, Vishal Goenka decodes
In 2025, AAA-rated corporate bonds remain a top investment choice for stability and predictable returns in a volatile market. Vishal Goenka highlights their low default risk, moderate yields, and appeal in a stabilizing interest rate environment, emphasizing due diligence before investing.
RBI Repo Rate Pause: Time for FD investors to make most of the current interest rates as fall in fixed deposit rates to continue
The RBI maintained its repo rate on October 1, 2025, for the second time, suggesting an end to further FD rate cuts by banks. Investors should lock in current high rates, consider medium to long-term FDs, or employ laddering strategies to navigate this period of stable rates and maximize returns.
RBI repo rate: Is the party of home loan borrowers over after RBI pauses repo rate for second time in a row?
The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 5.5% on October 1, 2025, for the second consecutive meeting, following earlier rate cuts this year. This pause, amidst stable small savings rates and slightly rising inflation, suggests banks may find it challenging to further reduce floating home loan rates. Borrowers with EBLR-linked loans will experience faster rate adjustments.
RBI holds rates, signals policy space; fixed income managers see scope for December rate cut
RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee kept repo rate unchanged at 5.5% with a dovish stance, lowering inflation forecasts, upgrading growth outlook, and unveiling 22 reforms. Experts expect a rate cut by December 2025, boosting bond market sentiment.
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IndiaBonds, Upstox join hands to offer bond investments to retail investors
IndiaBonds, a Sebi-registered broker and licensed online bond platform provider, on Tuesday said it has entered into a strategic alliance with Upstox to enable retail investors to avail a wide range of bond investments on the brokerage platform.
Govt bonds on investor radar again as yields surge, FDs lag
Rising bond yields have created an attractive entry point for long-term investors, surpassing bank fixed deposit rates. Experts suggest that current yields, particularly on the long end, offer a strong investment opportunity, especially on a post-tax basis. State Development Loan yields have also increased, presenting a compelling alternative for retail investors seeking stable and higher income with quasi-sovereign safety.
S&P upgrade to boost foreign flows, lower funding costs for Indian companies: Vishal Goenka
India’s S&P rating upgrade to BBB with Stable Outlook is set to lower funding costs for corporates and attract stronger foreign inflows into bonds, says Vishal Goenka of IndiaBonds.com. He sees improved risk-adjusted returns, enhanced global positioning, and fresh opportunities for fixed-income investors.
RBI rate pause offers a window of opportunity for fixed-income investors
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) held the repo rate steady at 5.50% in August. This decision comes after earlier rate cuts. The RBI is watching global and domestic conditions. Inflation is low, but the RBI expects it to rise. Global trade tensions and US policies are key factors. Experts suggest investors consider fixed deposits and bonds.
Now you can do SIPs into T-bills via RBI’s retail direct platform; know how will it work and should you go for it
RBI Governor today announced that retail investors will soon be able to start SIPs in Treasury Bills through the RBI's retail direct platform. This platform allows individuals to directly buy and sell government securities online. T-Bills are largely risk-free instruments since they are backed by the government and have a fixed maturity term.
RBI MPC: What strategy should debt mutual fund investors follow?
The RBI kept the repo rate steady at 5.5%, prompting experts to suggest short-duration or hybrid funds for investors. While growth remains stable and inflation forecasts are lowered, rate cuts may be limited ahead. Experts recommend a barbell strategy to balance risk across short- and long-term debt instruments.
US Treasury pullback from long-term bonds signals policy divergence, says Vishal Goenka
Vishal Goenka highlights a policy divergence in the US bond market due to reduced long-term Treasury issuance, potentially impacting global interest rates. India's corporate bond market, though growing, lags significantly behind the US. Record issuances in India are driven by RBI's accommodative stance and strong institutional demand, while structural reforms are needed to deepen market participation.
India’s Rs 50 lakh crore bond market grows, but retail investors still sit on the sidelines: Experts
India's corporate bond market shows significant growth. It still lags behind global markets in liquidity and retail access. Experts discuss structural issues like fragmented trading venues. They also highlight the need for better transparency. Low retail participation is due to limited awareness and complex processes. Improving infrastructure can unlock the market's potential. Policymakers are working to address these gaps.
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.
Indian G-Sec bonds debut Bloomberg EM Index today
Indian government bonds (FAR bonds) join Bloomberg's Emerging Markets Local Currency Government Indices from January 31, with a phased 10-month inclusion. This move is expected to boost foreign investor participation, following a similar inclusion by JP Morgan in 2024.
Stakeholders seek rollback of TDS on listed bond coupons
While the policy is aimed at improving tax compliance, it has created unintended challenges for fixed-income investors, particularly retail participants, an official said on Tuesday.
How to invest Rs 10 lakh in debt investment options for 5-7 years
You may want to invest some money in fixed income products to capitalise on the higher interest rate environment. Here are some options that an individual can look for investment and earn higher returns. It is important for an investor to understand to know his/her risk profile before making debt investments.
Riskier bonds find takers in new debt mutual fund tax regime
These bonds are mostly offered by non-bank finance companies (NBFCs), small finance banks, fintech companies and microfinance lenders among others. Their tenure is mostly one to five years and are available on online platforms such as Indiabonds, BondsIndia, GoldenPi, Wint Wealth, Bonds Kart, Grip Invest and Leaf Round.
You can invest in high-yield bonds via online platforms; but be aware of these risks
The bonds from Public Sector Units (PSUs), fintech companies, micro-finance companies are available at high-yields. An individual can buy these bonds via various website. The bonds have come into emergence recently due to removal of LTCG tax benefit from debt mutual funds. However, one should be aware of the risks as well.
'Totally wrong & heartless.' India Inc slams Vishal Garg for firing 900 employees on Zoom meet, calls for 'compassion & dignity at the workplace'
Better.com CEO Vishal Garg last week gave pink slips to a group of over 900 employees.
Improving output, innovation key to make India manufacturing hub
Competence enhancement and innovation were shortlisted as crucial to push India’s manufacturing to the next level.
Sikka saga: Twitteratis have a field day with puns, digs
On a more serious note, he said, "We live in times when wisdom is often lost amidst hubris. Time to question role of founding members when they've passed the baton #Infosys."
Twitterati abuzz: ‘Mom-in-law’ NRN shows old 'sikkas' don’t work at Infy
Post demonetisation, old 'sikkas' not working, Harsh Goenka of RPG Enterprises, tweeted.
Lot of public utterances by Infosys founders led to Vishal Sikka's exit: Harsh Goenka
There was a difference in culture between Mr Narayan Murthy and the founders and Vishal Sikka.
Infosys spoils mood; these 25 stocks hit fresh 52-week low on Friday
Benchmark BSE Sensex was down over 200 points following selling in IT major Infosys.
Funny side up: Most hilarious tweets shared by top honchos
Our corporate leaders aren't just about self-promotion and business gyaan on Twitter. Sometimes, you get to see their humorous side too.
Once bitten, not shy: There is always plan B for Vishal Retail
V2, which stands for "value and variety", will sell fashion garments at prices 50-70% lower than other clothing brands.
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