Page 43 - Bonds
Why bonds do not address key issues in electoral funding
Transparent disclosure is vital in an emerging democracy where crony capitalism has haunted policy-making for decades
Govt closes subscription for 8% savings bonds from today
Chidambaram said the move to scrap the bonds was an attack on the middle class
 "Govt closes subscription for 8% savings bonds from today")
Bonds slump to 15-month low as auction cut-offs disappoint
A total of Rs 15,000 crore in bonds were auctioned on Friday by the RBI, which manages debt on behalf of the govt
 "Bonds slump to 15-month low as auction cut-offs disappoint")
Bonds jump most in a year after RBI cancels OMO debt sale
India's govt bonds have slumped since August due to a potential end to monetary easing, concern about rising supply and possible fiscal slippage
 "Bonds jump most in a year after RBI cancels OMO debt sale")
Active retail participation in bonds likely soon
Giving access to treasury bills would be detrimental to banks' savings deposits, said bond market experts
RBI spurns investors asking for higher yields
Bond dealers say until uncertainty regarding the fiscal plan goes, yields will be under pressure
 "RBI spurns investors asking for higher yields")
Bonds rise on rate cut hopes
However, the RBI expects inflation to rise again to 3.5-4.5% in the 2nd half of the FY18
Put new money in shorter-duration bond funds
Limit allocation to longer-duration ones to 20-25% of the portfolio
 "Put new money in shorter-duration bond funds")
Are regulators behind the curve?
The Union govt can only enforce fiscal deficit targets for states as long as states owe it money
Indian firms raising cheaper funds abroad
India has an international rating of BBB-, a notch above junk
 "Indian firms raising cheaper funds abroad")
Cos raise Rs 1.75 lakh cr via bonds on BSE e-book platform
Through masala bonds, Indian entities can raise funds by accessing overseas capital markets
Indian companies raise Rs 1.75 lakh crore via bonds on BSE e-book platform
The funds have been mobilised from various sources, including banks, mutual funds etc
 "Indian companies raise Rs 1.75 lakh crore via bonds on BSE e-book platform")
Vedanta, NTPC raise $1.5 bn in offshore bonds
Vedanta's five-year bonds were priced at a coupon of 6.375%
Bond market braces for bear hug
Long rally seen ending; eyes now on Trump and Fed, and Union Budget take on deficit
 "Bond market braces for bear hug")
Japan's retail investors continue to favour rupee
Issuances of Uridashi bonds in rupee so far this calendar year has crossed Rs 6,300 crore, against Rs 5,300 crore in full calendar 2015
 "Japan's retail investors continue to favour rupee")
Households prefer bonds
Retail investors aren't nimble enough to book profits by investing in debt funds
Bond yields grind to highest since June, stocks wince
Emerging Asian currencies lost ground after comments by Yellen, which spurred investors to cut bond holdings
 "Bond yields grind to highest since June, stocks wince")
Govt to implement Khan panel views in 6 months
Corporate bond market needs to be developed to finance the capital needed for huge amount
 "Govt to implement Khan panel views in 6 months")
High-yield bond offers attract retail investors
Banks, govt cutting interest rates prompts change in investor behaviour
 "High-yield bond offers attract retail investors")
Bond yields may start rising soon
Indian bond market set for a correction, amid a steady rise in global bond yields
 "Bond yields may start rising soon")