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Bond Investing Guides
New to bonds, or moving beyond fixed deposits for the first time? These plain-English guides cover what Indian retail investors actually ask before buying their first bond. Learn how corporate bond yields compare with bank FDs and where the extra return comes from, what credit ratings from AAA to BBB- really tell you about safety, and the exact steps - demat account, KYC and platform - to place an order. Each guide is written for beginners, uses live yield numbers from the current listings, and links straight through to the bonds it describes so you can act on what you read. Start with whichever question is closest to yours below.
Bonds vs Fixed DepositHow corporate bond yields stack up against bank FDs, and the trade-offs in risk, liquidity and tax.
How to Buy Bonds in IndiaStep-by-step: demat account, KYC, choosing a platform and placing your first bond order.
Bond Ratings ExplainedWhat AAA down to BBB- means, who assigns the grades, and how to read a rating before you invest.
Using RightBondsThe 5-minute tour: screen and compare bonds, plan a goal-based basket, and track holdings privately on-device.
Bonds for RetirementTurn coupons into steady monthly income, ladder maturities, and weigh the safety trade-offs against an FD.
Financial Planning for WomenGoal-based investing without jargon: start small, match bond maturities to real goals, and keep risk in view.
NRI Bond InvestingInvest in Indian bonds from abroad: NRE vs NRO, repatriation, TDS and tax, and the step-by-step setup.
Tax on Bonds in IndiaCoupon at your slab, 12.5% long-term capital gains, TDS rules, and what a 12% bond really pays after tax.
Selling Bonds Before MaturityThe three exit routes, the price you actually receive, accrued interest, costs, and when holding on beats selling.
High-Yield Bonds in IndiaWhat actually pays 12%+, which credit grades sit behind those yields, the three risks involved, and what is left after tax.
Corporate Bonds in IndiaWhat a corporate bond is, what each credit grade pays today, the three risks, the tax, and the steps to buying one.
Bond and FD GlossaryEvery bond, fixed deposit and fixed income term defined in a sentence or two, A to Z and searchable.