About IIB

We provide financial planning, advice and resources that investors need. As the financial industry evolves and customer needs become more complex, we have and continue to reinvent, innovate and transform ourselves to be ready for the financial landscape of tomorrow.

Our team is led by Bhavanand Kumar Mishra who has outstanding expertise in the Bond Market, Forex. He is M.B.A, certified associate of Indian Institute of Bankers, certified treasury professional holder from IIBF, Mumbai. He has worked as Chief Dealer in almost all asset classes especially in the Fixed Income in the treasury, with twenty plus years of expertise including overseas experience at London & Birmingham in U.K. in the Punjab National Bank, which is the second largest PSU Bank in India. Mr. Mishra is supported by a team of young professionals.

Why Do You Need To Invest in Bonds?

The size of Indian Bond market is increasing substantially year on year basis and so the opportunity also multiplies. Indian Bond market consists of Central Government securities (G-Secs), State Development Loans (SDLs), Treasury Bills, these securities are also called as Sovereign assets classes. Particularly State Development Loans is a higher yield asset class and suitable for the retail investors. State Development Loans (SDLs) maintains 25 to 50 bps spread from the G-Secs in the respective maturities however, these spread is not sacrosanct and may vary depends on the multiple variables.

As far as Corporate Bonds are concerned, Public Sector Undertakings like PFC, REC, NABARD, NHAI, etc, Private Companies, NBFC are issuing multiple bonds round the year having different maturities. These corporate bonds carry substantial spread from the G-Sec.

Generally, before investing in Bank/Corporate Fixed Deposit, depositors compares the rate of different bank's offered rate of interest and then decides where to invest in. Generally, investors don't give importance to the fact that their deposits per bank is secured only up to INR 5 Lakh. Further, if the individual left with additional surplus money, he/she chooses to invest in the Debt MFs. In the debt MFs, there are multiple entry or/and exit load and other charges which makes their return less profitable than their direct investment in the bond. At the end of day, Fund Managers of the Debt MFs invest in the bonds only which are available in the market.

Summary - The diversification of the investment portfolio is the key to manage hard earned savings. While we don't negate the importance of Bank's Fixed Deposit, but at the same time we also don't appreciate investing all the money either in the Bank/Corporate FDs or in the MFs. In the modern era, when all the information are widely and easily available, we must change the investing habits a little bit to earn more without putting any extra effort. Interestingly, investing in the bond is quite easier than our believe as everything can be done sitting at the home.

What are the Different Types of Investments?

Bonds are issued by organizations generally for a period of more than one year to raise money by borrowing. Following are the types of bonds:

• Fixed Rate Bonds
  In Fixed Rate Bonds, the interest remains fixed through out the tenure of the bond. Owing to a constant interest rate, fixed rate bonds are resistant to changes and fluctuations in the market.
• Floating Rate Bonds
  Floating rate bonds have a fluctuating interest rate (coupons) as per the current market reference rate.
• Zero Interest Rate Bonds
  Zero Interest Rate Bonds do not pay any regular interest to the investors. In such types of bonds, issuers only pay the principal amount to the bond holders.
• Inflation Linked Bonds
  Bonds linked to inflation are called inflation linked bonds. The interest rate of Inflation linked bonds is generally lower than fixed rate bonds.
• Perpetual Bonds
  Bonds with no maturity dates are called perpetual bonds. Holders of perpetual bonds enjoy interest throughout.
• Subordinated Bonds
  Bonds which are given less priority as compared to other bonds of the company in cases of a close down are called subordinated bonds. In cases of liquidation, subordinated bonds are given less importance as compared to senior bonds which are paid first.
• Bearer Bonds
  Bearer Bonds do not carry the name of the bond holder and anyone who possesses the bond certificate can claim the amount. If the bond certificate gets stolen or misplaced by the bond holder, anyone else with the paper can claim the bond amount.
• War Bonds
  War Bonds are issued by any government to raise funds in cases of war.
• Serial Bonds
  Bonds maturing over a period of time in installments are called serial bonds.
• Climate Bonds
  Climate Bonds are issued by any government to raise funds when the country concerned faces any adverse changes in climatic conditions.

What are Bonds and Debentures?

In general, Bonds and Debentures are interchangeably used in conversation but they have their own definition and characteristics related to them.

What Are The Different Types Of Bonds and Debentures In India?

Here is the list of popular Bonds and Debentures available in India.

• Central Government Bonds
• State Government Bonds
• Municipal And Local Authority Bonds
• Corporate Bonds
• Public Sector Bonds
• Tax-Free Bonds