Understanding Bonds, the Bond Market: Opportunities for Investments in Indian Securities Market for Retail Investors
The bond market is by far the largest securities market in the world, providing investors with virtually limitless investment options. Many investors are familiar with aspects of the market, but as the number of new products grows, it is challenged to keep pace. Once viewed as a means of earning interest while preserving capital, bonds have evolved into a $100 trillion global marketplace that can offer many potential benefits to investment portfolios, including attractive returns. The objective of this article is to covers the legal framework of bonds in India, different type of bonds, advantages and risk associated with the bond investments, taxation aspects to be factored, tailwinds and headwinds for retail participation and role of Chartered Accountants in this securities market for retail investor