Infrastructure Bonds

Infrastructure bonds would see robust growth this year.

SBI raises Rs 10,000 crore through 15-year infra bonds at 7.36% coupon rate

The bonds have been rated ‘AAA’ with ‘Stable’ outlook by India Ratings and ICRA.

SBI raises Rs 10,000 crore from infrastructure bonds at 7.49%

SBI in a statement said that the issue attracted an overwhelming response from investors with bids of Rs 21,045.10 crore and was oversubscribed by more than five times against the base issue size of Rs 4,000 crore

SBI raises Rs 9,718 cr via 15-year infrastructure bonds at 7.70% coupon

The coupon set by the bank Is 17 basis points above the corresponding Financial Benchmarks of India (FBIL) government securities par curve.

Gross bond issuances by banks pegged at Rs 1.3-1.4 lakh crore for FY23: ICRA

Gross bond issuances by banks surged to Rs. 0.9 lakh crore in 9M FY2023 (Rs. 0.7 lakh crore in FY2022), surpassing the previous high of Rs. 0.8 lakh crore in FY2017.

SBI gets board’s approval to raise Rs 10,000 crore via infrastructure bonds

Earlier in December 2022, SBI raised Rs 10,000 crore through its maiden infrastructure bond issue. The amount raised through the bonds planned to be used to fund long-term infrastructure and affordable housing projects.

SBI board to consider raising Rs 10,000 crore via infrastructure bonds

The meeting of the Executive Committee of the Central Board of State Bank of India is scheduled to be held January 3.

SBI board to seek nod today to raise Rs 10,000 crore via infra bonds

The bank's Executive Committee of the Central Board will meet on November 29 to consider raising funds through infrastructure bonds

IDBI Bank board approves proposal to raise up to Rs 3,000 crore via AT1 bonds

By issuing equity shares to 44 qualified institutional investors at a floor price of Rs 40.63 apiece, IDBI Bank raised Rs 1,435 crore in December out of the targeted Rs 2,000 crore.

Is government running out of ideas for infra projects funding?

Given the size of funds that is needed going forward, the government will have to look at various sources to raise money as retiree money might not be enough to meet the demand for funds.

China acquires strategic 40% stake in Pakistani stock exchange

A consortium led by Chinese firms has signed a strategic agreement to acquire 40 per cent equity of Pakistan Stock Exchange for USD 85 million, in a move aimed at mobilising funds for the USD 46-billion CPEC project and facilitating China's entry into the Pakistani capital market.

SBI planning to raise Rs 5,000 crore via infra bonds: Report

In a report in the Economic Times, the bank is in the preliminary stage, but is hoping to raise funds in the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal.

RBI sets cap for banks buying other lenders' infra bonds

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to improve India's creaking infrastructure and is aiming to provide housing for all by 2022.

No decision on investments in equities yet: EPFO's Jalan

EPFO till date has been conservative in its investment approach. Currently, out of the Rs 5,40,000 crore around 58 percent is in government securities and state government securities.

AAI to move FinMin again for Rs 3,000 cr bond issue

State-run Airports Authority of India (AAI) today said it will soon approach the Finance Ministry afresh with the proposal to raise funds through a Rs 3,000-crore infrastructure bonds to finance modernisation of non-metro airports.

Credit enhancement fund to guarantee bonds in mkt: IIFCL

SK Goel, CMD of IIFCL said the company is starting the credit enhancement facility whereby it is starting the first project which will guarantee bonds in market. However, he feels the product being a new one will take some time to settle in the market.

Think beyond tax while planning your investments

Many of us are so worried about the tax saving angle that we forget to look beyond it. There are many factors related to investments like its returns, risk, tenure, and periodicity which needs to be considered while planning investments. Financial advisor Raag Vamdatt discusses each of these factors for the better understanding of the investors

Infra bonds may no longer be tax-deductible

If you were celebrating about some small tax saving gains due to the Union Budget, then you actually need to stop and see whether you will actually end up with some benefits at the end of the day, reckons financial advisor Arnav Pandya.

Budget 2012: Infra bonds may no longer be tax-deductible

If you were celebrating about some small tax saving gains due to the Union Budget, then you actually need to stop and see whether you will actually end up with some benefits at the end of the day.

Budget 2012: Here's all that one will expect from FM today

There is likelihood that government may raise the depreciation rate for the corporate to boost the investment demand.

Ahead of Budget, corporates post paltry advance tax numbers

The Finance Ministry has been dealt another blow after modest advance tax filings by top corporates.

Demystifying Tax Saving Infrastructure Bonds

March and July are the months to save taxes. So people who are earning usually get very active in these months for the same purpose. There are many viable options to save taxes; one such is investing in 'Tax Saving Infrastructure Bonds'. Read this space to know all about this financial instrument which has gained lot of popularity in recent times.

Three areas to avoid the last minute tax rush

A little bit of work on the tax front can save a lot of trouble in the last few days and weeks of the financial year.

Risk types, iron stomach test & the investing rule: Part II

In Part I of this article, we looked at the different types of risk. We understood systematic vs unsystematic risk and saw examples of specific risks in terms of our economy’s situation today.

Risk types, iron stomach test & the investing rule: Part I

Considering the post 2008 market scenario, if there's one thing almost every investor knows, it’s that there's no such thing as a free lunch. If you want gains from the markets, you’re going to have to stomach volatility.