Real rates matter more than nominal as they determine purchasing power and investment returns
In a lower for longer regime, fixed income investors must focus on high credit quality
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Iyer dubbed it the "Year of Snakes and Ladders," predicting that the market will continue to toy with investors like a mischievous board game
In 2024, fixed income market in India got a boost with the country’s inclusion in the JPMorgan Global Bond Index. Moreover, the Indian market offered stable returns when many other markets experienced volatility. In 2025, liquidity should rise with India’s inclusion in the Bloomberg Index and FTSE Russell. Therefore, the next reform should be harmonisation of different trading platforms
Today’s headline budget numbers are likely to be welcomed by S&P and other global rating agencies as the government has maintained its commitment to fiscal consolidation and could certainly open room for India to get a rating upgrade over the next 2 years
LIC Mutual Fund CIO (Fixed Income) Marzban Irani feels this is the best time to invest in debt as yields have peaked at 7-7.5 percent, and that a tenor of three to five years is the sweet spot
Debt instruments are crucial in financial markets. They offer stable and reliable income, facilitate capital-raising, contribute to economic growth and diversify investment portfolios
The need for regular liquidity and the fear of loss in the event of default are among the factors that encourage investors to seek interest payouts at monthly intervals. For those looking to compound their money in the long term, such payouts should be avoided.