When IL&FS—an AAA-rated infrastructure giant—suddenly collapsed with ₹90,000 crore in defaults in 2018, and Franklin Templeton abruptly shut down six debt schemes in April 2020 locking ₹25,000+ crore, millions of
Category: Bonds
Bonds represent fixed-income instruments issued by governments, companies, and financial institutions to raise capital. This category explains how bonds work, the different types available, and how investors can use them for stability, income generation, and portfolio diversification.
Readers will find insights on yield, duration, credit ratings, interest-rate cycles, taxation, and practical strategies for building a strong fixed-income portfolio in the Indian context.