Indian investors are slowly moving beyond traditional savings instruments like fixed deposits & mutual funds. Earlier, investing in bonds was mostly limited to institutions and high net worth individuals. However, due to multiple fintech platforms offering these instruments & influencers raising awareness, instruments like corporate bonds and NCDs are gaining a lot of attention from … Read more
Many retail investors are on the lookout for predictable regular income- better returns than savings accounts, and lower risk than equity markets. While instruments like fixed deposits are available in the market, bonds become another useful instrument to consider. But one common problem with bond investing is the interest rate risk. If you lock your … Read more
Fixed deposits have been all time favourites of Indian investors since generations- and why not? They are safe, simple, and predictable. But today, with declining FD rates- not beating inflation, many people are actively searching for better alternatives to traditional fixed deposits in India. Equity markets are not for everyone -especially for conservative investors. Not … Read more
Over the past year, India’s bond investment ecosystem has quietly undergone a transformation. While equities dominate investor conversations, fixed income markets — particularly corporate bonds — have historically remained difficult for retail investors to access. Platforms like Aspero aim to change that. Launched as part of the broader Yubi ecosystem, Aspero provides retail investors … Read more
For decades, bond investing in India has operated in two parallel worlds. On one side were institutions, treasuries, and large wealth desks with access to primary issuances, live yields, and secondary market liquidity. On the other side were retail investors, largely restricted to fixed deposits, debt mutual funds, or opaque “yield products” sold through distributors. … Read more
If you’re exhausted by stock market volatility yet not happy with sub-7% bank FD returns, there’s a growing middle ground—alternative fixed income.Platforms like Grip Invest are pioneering this space in India by allowing retail investors to earn 10–13% IRR from asset-backed investments. The Grip Invest mobile app is now the easiest way to participate in … Read more
If you’ve ever searched for stock quotes, forex rates, or live charts online, chances are you’ve landed on Investing.com. It’s one of the most visited financial websites in the world. But how good is its mobile app — and is it still worth using in 2025? In this review, we’ll take an in-depth look at … Read more
Randomdimes collaboration with Aspero is bringing the best yields! Read more to find out Investing in bonds has always been a medium of choice for investors preferring low-risk and stable returns. However, selecting the right bonds for investments hasn’t been easy, especially for newbies. We have already done several articles in the past covering … Read more
As the bond market has become more accessible to investors, we have developed a knowledge series on Unlisted bonds in India. This series will help people to make more informed decisions while investing. This would be a 5 part series focussed on Evaluation of Unlisted bonds Understanding Senior Secured Bonds Bond Rating Explained How to … Read more
Introduction Bonds are an important part of any well-diversified investment portfolio. They provide stable returns in the form of regular interest payments. However, not all bonds are the same. In this article, we will explore the key differences between listed and unlisted bonds and how you can evaluate these investment options based on your goals … Read more
