Bonds and Non Convertible Debentures (NCDs)

Types of Bonds

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  CORPORATE BONDS

  These bonds are issued by different corporate or private companies. These bonds can be secured bonds or unsecured bonds. The secured bonds carry high security & hence returns / interest is lower as compared to unsecured bonds which have low security but high returns.

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  TAX SAVING BONDS

  This is the most popular type of bonds in India. Investment in these bonds qualify as tax exemption under section 80C of IT act and hence these bonds generally come in the market during Nov-March season of tax planning. Almost all the bonds in india are listed on NSE & BSE, so they can be traded on exchange platform easily.

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  BANKS & FINANCIAL
  INSTITUTIONS BONDS

  Banks or Financial Institutions like NABARD, SIDBI, HDFC, IDBI et

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  GOI
  BONDS

  Bonds issued by Government of India or the PSU (Public Sector Undertakings) of the GOI