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European bonds face volatility as Dutch pension reform nears €2 trn mark

The Dutch central bank warned earlier this year of a risk to financial stability, and the complexity of the underlying mechanics means it's hard to get a grasp on the extent of any disruption

Indian bond yields surge as traders seek RBI intervention amid buyer strike

Alongside fiscal concerns, pension funds and insurers have shunned bonds in favour of equities, while large banks have slowed purchases amid mark-to-market losses on existing bond holdings

After a 4-month record in FY26, corporate bond issuances slow down in Aug

Market participants said that the bond market is currently in a wait-and-watch mode due to multiple uncertainties amid supply pressures from state bonds and central government bonds

Trump invested over $100 mn in bonds since taking office, disclosures show

Trump's bond investments also extend to a wide range of municipal projects across numerous US states, including New York, Florida, and Texas, Al Jazeera reported

Bond yields jump 10 bps on GST cut proposal, wipe out rating upgrade gains

The 10-year bond yield rose 10 basis points to 6.50 per cent on fiscal worries over GST cuts, reversing gains from S&P's sovereign rating upgrade earlier last week

India bonds slide on GST tax cut worries, wipe out S&P upgrade gains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced sweeping changes to the goods and services tax (GST) regime which will make daily essentials and electronics cheaper from October

BIAL to raise over $535 mn via second tranche of bonds by early Oct: Report

SBI Capital Markets was the arranger of the previous issue, and will also be the arranger for the second tranche, two of the sources added

NTPC gets shareholder approval to raise ₹18,000 cr via NCDs in tranches

State-owned NTPC on Thursday said it has received shareholders' approval to raise up to Rs 18,000 crore through issue of non-convertible debentures on a private placement basis. The fund will be raised in up to 12 tranches, through a private placement during the period commencing from the date of passing of the special resolution till completion of one year thereof, according to a regulatory filing. NTPC had issued a notice of postal ballot on June 23, 2025, to seek approval of the members by way of special resolution through remote e-voting regarding raising of funds through the issue of secured/ unsecured, redeemable, taxable/tax-free, cumulative/non-cumulative, non-convertible debentures (NCDs), amounting up to Rs 18,000 crore. The said resolution has been passed with the requisite majority, the filing said on Thursday. On June 21, the company's board of directors considered and approved the draft notice of postal ballot in respect of seeking shareholders' approval for the issue

Two Tata Group firms plan India bond issues to raise ₹2,000 cr, bankers say

Tata Power Renewable Energy, a unit of Tata Power, is expected to raise about ₹1,000 crore via 10-year bonds, while Tata Communications may raise a similar amount through three-year notes

Vertis Infrastructure Trust raises ₹900 cr via sustainability-linked bond

The SLB is structured with predefined sustainability performance targets that link interest rates to the achievement of ESG outcomes, the InvIT claimed

Corporate bonds gain favour as government securities' yields remain steady

Yield spreads widen as investors move to short-tenure corporate bonds; AA-rated issuers tap market amid low G-Sec supply and abundant banking system liquidity

IndianOil-Adani Gas to raise $161 million via convertible bond sale

The fund raising comes as the government plans to increase the share of natural gas in the energy mix to 15 per cent by 2030, from 6 per cent at present

Adani Enterprises to raise ₹1,000 crore via NCDs; issue opens 9 July

Second public NCD issuance by Adani Enterprises offers tenors of 24 to 60 months, interest options across eight series, and listing on both BSE and NSE

Only seasoned investors should venture into corporate bonds rated below AA

Diversify and ladder the bonds in your portfolio to further mitigate risks

Fund Pick: Aditya Birla Sun Life outrunning rate hounds tactically

Nimble duration calls gave fund agility to sidestep rate shocks and seize yield pockets

ICICI Bank raises ₹1,000 cr via Tier-II bonds at 7.45% amid demand

The lender's first Tier-II bond issue in FY26 drew strong investor interest, allowing tight pricing despite rate volatility; bonds have 15-year maturity with 10-year call

RBI bond holdings hit record high, may ease in months ahead, say traders

The RBI's bond holdings rose to 12.78per cent of the outstanding issuances as of March-end from 10.55 per cent at December-end, according to RBI data

Signature Global plans to raise ₹875 crore via NCDs to fuel expansion

Realty firm Signature Global plans to raise up to Rs 875 crore through non-convertible debentures on a private placement basis to fund business growth. In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, Signature Global informed that the Board has approved the raising of funds by issuance of secured listed redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs) for an amount not exceeding Rs 875 crore on private placement basis, in one or more series/tranches. The board also approved the notice of postal ballot for seeking shareholders' approval for the issuance of NCDs, enhancement of borrowing limit, enhancement of limit for the creation of security and alteration of Articles of Association of the company. Gurugram-based Signature Global is one of the leading real estate developers in the country. In 2024-25, the company emerged as the fifth-largest listed real estate firm in terms of sales bookings. The company sold properties worth Rs 10,290 crore in the last fiscal and is targeting Rs 12,500 crore in

IndiaBonds raises ₹32.5 cr in first funding round to boost growth

IndiaBonds.com, a Sebi-registered online bond platform provider, on Wednesday said it has raised Rs 32.5 crore (USD 3.77 million) in its first external funding round. The round was led by a curated group of marquee individual investors from the investment and technology sectors, many of whom bring deep experience and strategic insight in scaling financial and digital platforms, it said in a statement. This milestone marks a significant step forward for the company, which has been entirely bootstrapped for over four years driven solely by the personal capital of its founders Aditi Mittal and Vishal Goenka, it added. "This round allows us to continue on a high growth trajectory, and we are only likely to look at institutional funding from sometime next year," Vishal Goenka, Co-Founder of IndiaBonds, said. IndiaBonds offers a seamless digital platform for retail and institutional investors to discover, assess, and invest in a range of fixed income products, including corporate bonds,

Major companies to tap debt market to raise over ₹10K cr this week

Amid geopolitical tension and RBI's hawkish outlook, major Indian companies including ICICI Bank and APMDC are issuing bonds to raise over ₹10,000 crore