CORPORATE DEBT

Mirae Asset launches Corporate Bond Fund with an aim to generate returns with moderate risk
The new scheme is an open-ended debt scheme predominantly investing in AA+ and above rated corporate bonds.

UPL to refinance Arysta M&A debt with $500 million green loans
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Covid response drives $24 trillion surge in global debt: IIF
The Institute of International Finance's global debt monitor estimated governmen...
MicroStrategy prices upsized $900 mn debt sale to buy more Bitcoin
The company, whose Chief Executive Officer Michael Saylor is one of the most vocal proponents of bitcoin, said proceeds of the offering will be about $879.3 million.
Are corporate bond funds a potential alternative to bank FDs?
With interest rates on FDs falling, especially over the past one year, their popularity is waning. In such times, corporate bonds can serve as an alternative to bank FDs.
Are corporate bond funds a potential alternative to bank FDs?
With interest rates on FDs falling, especially over the past one year, their popularity is waning. In such times, corporate bonds can serve as an alternative to bank FDs.
Fed eyes trouble in commercial real estate, corporate debt in 2021 stress tests
The scenarios also envision a global recession where US unemployment jumps to 10.75%, economic growth falls by 4%, and the stock market sheds 55% of its value.
Investors returning to credit risk funds, tweak debt fund strategy
The run on credit risk funds was triggered by the Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund’s decision to shut down six of its popular schemes last year due to huge exposure to lower grade papers.
Few mid, emerging corporates opt for RBI's one-time restructuring: Report
India Ratings and Research said only 5 per cent of its rated 450 issuers in the mid and emerging corporates (MEC) space had availed the RBI's financial restructuring facility available till December 31, 2020.
Govt to allow FPIs to debt finance REITs, InvITs
In the Union Budget for 2021-22, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also proposed exempt taxes on dividends on REITs and InvITs, which will make such investment vehicles attractive and lucrative for investors.
Lighter compliance burden, easier debt resolution for small companies
With a focus on ease of doing business, the government would take up decriminalisation of compoundable offences under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, Sitharaman said.
Budget 2021 brings cheer for these debt mutual fund categories
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed a permanent institutional framework to purchase investment-grade bonds in stressed times to deepen the corporate bond market.
IOC raises Rs 1,290 crore in debt
IOC had in October last year stated that it plans to raise Rs 2,000 crore debt on a private placement basis.
A top fund manager is bullish on riskier India debt on recovery
While the government has said economic indicators suggest a broad-based recovery ahead, it forecasts the worst contraction since 1952 for the current fiscal year.
Overnight, the costs for bond issuers rise
Bank of Baroda, Rural Electrification Corporation, and Indian Bank are now paying about 25-45 basis points higher for three-to-five-year money compared to their own secondary market rates.