Say Hello to a new way of investing in Corporate Bonds with SMEST Capital

SMEST Capital, a rising name in India’s corporate bond investment space, is not just another bond platform — it’s a game-changer in how people invest in fixed income assets. The brainchild of Founder & CEO Harsh Punjabee, SMEST combines a sleek interface with a strong focus on transparency, speed, and simplicity — making corporate bond investing refreshingly accessible and remarkably smart.

Here’s what our clients love most about the SMEST experience:

All the Features, All in One Place

From curated high-yield offerings to an intuitive bond investment interface, SMEST was built with the user in mind. The platform hosts a wide array of secondary listed corporate and government bonds — and what sets it apart is not just access, but the experience. Investors can compare deals, understand ratings and maturity clearly, and place orders in just a few clicks.

SMEST offers powerful tools to empower investors with the data they need to make informed decisions. These tools are designed to simplify the decision-making process and provide a comprehensive view of the Indian bond market, making it easier for both new and seasoned investors to navigate the fixed-income landscape.

• SMEST Discover: Think of SMEST Discover as the ultimate guide to mastering the bond market. It’s a comprehensive, three-module guide book and an online course designed to take you from the basics to advanced bond strategies. Learn about bond types, market dynamics, taxation, and specialized options like green bonds, sovereign gold bonds, and zero-coupon bonds. It’s where smart investing starts.
• Yield Calculator: A powerful, user-friendly tool to calculate bond prices and yields in just a few clicks. It helps you evaluate potential returns, optimize your choices, and efficiently download cash flow projections, making investment decisions simpler.
• Bond Directory: Offers various bonds, including government securities, corporate bonds, tax-free bonds, and non-convertible debentures (NCDs). Provides access to both public issues (IPO) and secondary bond markets, allowing investors to diversify their portfolios effectively.
• User-Friendly Online Platform: Offers a seamless, tech-driven investment journey with intuitive design, real-time portfolio tracking, instant trade execution, and personalized investment insights for a truly modern investing experience.
• Minimum Investment: Allows investments starting from as low as ₹10,000, making bond investing accessible to a broader range of retail investors.
• UPI Integration for IPOs: First fintech platform in India to enable investments in NCD-IPOs via UPI, simplifying the payment process and making it more convenient for retail investors.

Competitive Pricing That Speaks Volumes

Unlike traditional intermediaries, SMEST passes on the benefit of competitive pricing directly to its users. By cutting unnecessary margins, it ensures that you’re investing at rates that make real sense, especially for retail and HNI investors who are looking to optimize fixed income returns without overpaying. This transparent approach not only saves costs but also builds trust, as investors know they’re getting the best possible deals on their bond investment at SMEST.

Power Hour: A Proof of Concept That Went Big

What started as an experiment quickly turned into a breakout success. SMEST’s Power Hour — a real-time bond buying event — saw investors rushing in simultaneously to grab high-yield deals in under 60 minutes. The buzz was real, the momentum was massive, and it proved one thing loud and clear: bond investing doesn’t have to be boring. It can be fast, thrilling, and wildly rewarding. Power Hour lit the spark, but Bid Wars is the fire.

Enter: Bid Wars — SMEST’s Most Thrilling Bond Showdown Yet

What happens when you mix real-time investing, dynamic pricing, and some serious yield-hunting energy?

Bid Wars.

A first-of-its-kind, live, auction-style bond bidding event across India, Bid Wars is where the boldest investors meet the best deals and the bidder with the best price takes the deal away!

What Is Bid Wars?

Bid Wars is a live auction-style bond investing event powered by SMEST Capital, where:

• Investors place live bids on select bonds
• Retail Investors compete by dropping prices in real-time.
• You win by locking in bonds at your ideal yield — at better than market pricing.

How Does It Work?

1. Get Invited - Bid Wars is an exclusive, invite-only event on SMEST. Ensure you’re pre-registered and ready for action. View pre-announced deals with indicative yields. Click Here to secure your spot.
2. Join the Live 15-Minute Showdown - The event will start at 12 PM on 07 June, 2025 and lasts for 15 minutes —  they will be hosted usually on Saturdays. Stay sharp, as yields change fast and the clock is ticking.
3. Strike When Ready - Once you are ready to bid, place your bid and compete with investors across India to grab the deal! Timing is everything.

When’s the First Battle?

07 June 2025 for the debut Bid Wars.

Expect:

• Exclusive Bond Inventory
• Crazy introductory pricing
• A chance to secure yield spikes you won’t find elsewhere

At SMEST Capital, we’re transforming bond investing into something much more exciting and accessible for everyone, not just the insiders. With features like seamless bond access, competitive pricing, and the electrifying Power Hour, we’re making fixed income investments more engaging than ever. But the best part? The upcoming Bid Wars event will take bond investing to a whole new level.

Stay tuned, because SMEST is not just changing the game — they are reimagining it.
Get ready to jump in, place your bids, and experience bond investing like never before.

SMEST CAPITAL PRIVATE LIMITED is a SEBI registered broker under BSE new debt segment allowing investors to trade in secondary bonds & debentures through exchange. (Source: smest.in)

Disclaimer: Investments in fixed income securities are subject to market risk, read all the offer related documents carefully before investing.

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