Articles in “Fixed Income” category

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  • How funds are debited for SGB orders

    How and when funds are debited for a Sovereign Gold Bond order on Zerodha: secondary-market blocking on Kite, T+2 delivery, the primary closing-day debit, …

  • SGB certificate of holding

    What the SGB certificate of holding is, when it is issued, and how a Zerodha demat holder obtains it as the CDSL Statement of Holdings via Console or CDSL Easi.

  • Allotted G-Secs not visible

    If your allotted G-Secs don't appear in Console or demat, the cause is usually settlement delay. Resolution steps.

  • Bid for SGBs at primary issuance

    Step-by-step for bidding on Sovereign Gold Bonds at primary issuance via Zerodha. Eligibility, window, and settlement.

  • Buy SDL on Zerodha

    Step-by-step for bidding on State Development Loans (SDL) via the Zerodha G-Sec window on Kite. Covers eligibility, bid window, and settlement.

  • Edit / delete G-Sec order on Kite

    How to modify or cancel a G-Sec bid placed via Kite before the auction cut-off. Explains the window and the steps.

  • Exit G-Sec before maturity

    How to sell a G-Sec held in your Zerodha demat before maturity via the secondary market. Liquidity caveats and process.

  • Pledge covered bonds on Zerodha

    How to pledge bond holdings on Zerodha to get margin for trading. Covers eligible bonds, haircut, and the pledge flow.

  • Allotment time for SDL / T-Bills / G-Secs

    When you bid for SDL, T-Bills or G-Secs through Zerodha, allotment timing follows the RBI auction settlement schedule. Explains the timeline.

  • Bond interest accrual on Zerodha

    How bond interest accrues between coupons on Zerodha. Covers accrued interest computation, settlement convention, and Console tracking.

  • Bond YTM calculator

    Yield to maturity (YTM) calculator for bonds. Formula, manual computation example, and how Zerodha displays it.

  • Bonds / NCDs on Kite

    How bonds and Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) appear and trade on the Kite app. Covers listed NCDs and primary issuance.

  • Buy bonds on GoldenPi

    Step-by-step procedure for buying bonds on GoldenPi. KYC, browse, subscribe, and demat credit timeline.

  • Buying covered bonds on Wint Wealth

    Step-by-step procedure for buying covered bonds on Wint Wealth. KYC, subscription, demat credit, and post-purchase mechanics.

  • Calculate G-Sec returns

    How to compute G-Sec returns: yield to maturity, current yield, and effective annual return. With Indian retail examples.

  • CDSL SMS for T-Bill maturity

    What the CDSL SMS confirming a T-Bill maturity means. Explains the message contents and what to verify in Console.

  • Charges for G-Sec on Zerodha

    Brokerage and charges levied by Zerodha for G-Sec, T-Bill, and SDL purchases. Plus exchange / statutory levies.

  • Corporate bonds on Zerodha

    Zerodha bonds platform offers select corporate bonds, NCDs, and tax-free bonds. Coverage, ratings, and how to buy.

  • Dirty price vs clean price buy average

    Difference between dirty price (settlement price) and clean price (quoted price) for G-Secs. How Zerodha computes your buy average.

  • G-Sec bid cut-off times

    Cut-off times for G-Sec, T-Bill, and SDL bids placed via Zerodha. Covers weekly auction days and the time-of-day deadline.

  • G-Sec nomenclature

    How to read G-Sec names like '7.18 GS 2033'. Decoded: coupon rate, instrument type, and maturity year.

  • G-Sec P&L on Console

    How Zerodha Console computes and displays profit/loss on G-Sec holdings. Mark-to-market, accrued interest, and realised P&L.

  • GoldenPi corporate bonds platform

    GoldenPi is a retail-focused platform for corporate bonds in India. Coverage spans AAA to lower-rated issues, perpetual bonds, and NCDs.

  • Indicative yield on G-Secs

    What the indicative yield shown on Zerodha Bids window means and how it differs from the cut-off yield at auction.

  • Interest payment schedule for G-Secs

    Government Securities pay coupon semi-annually. Explains the schedule, payment dates, and how to track via Zerodha Console.

  • Maturity event for G-Secs

    What happens when a G-Sec held on Zerodha matures. Covers redemption credit, demat removal, and final coupon.

  • Money debited greater than allotment (G-Sec)

    When more funds are debited from your Zerodha balance than your G-Sec allotment, the difference comes from accrued interest. Explains the mechanism.

  • NRI G-Sec investment via Zerodha

    Can NRIs invest in Indian Government Securities through Zerodha? Covers FEMA framework, FPI route, and current Zerodha capability.

  • RBI Retail Direct vs Zerodha bonds

    Compare RBI Retail Direct platform with Zerodha's bonds offering. Coverage, costs, features, and when each makes sense.

  • Reserve blocked basis for G-Sec

    How Zerodha calculates the blocked funds for a G-Sec bid. Covers face value, dirty price, and reserve buffer.

  • SDL / T-Bill / G-Sec issuance calendar

    The RBI weekly auction calendar for SDL, T-Bills and dated G-Secs. Covers typical days and where to find the current schedule.

  • SDL vs T-Bills vs G-Secs: comparison

    Compare State Development Loans (SDL), Treasury Bills, and dated Government Securities. Covers issuer, tenor, coupon, yield, risk, and tax.

  • SGB maturity credit destination

    Where the SGB maturity proceeds are credited on the maturity date. The bank account linked to your Zerodha and SGB demat holding.

  • SGB premature redemption window

    Sovereign Gold Bond premature redemption opens after 5 years on coupon dates. Window, process, and tax.

  • T-Bill allotment less than Rs 100 face value

    Why a T-Bill allotment shows a value less than Rs 100. Treasury Bills issue at a discount; the discount is your effective return.

  • What is Wint Wealth

    Wint Wealth is a fixed-income investment platform offering covered bonds, asset-backed securities, and high-yield debt to retail investors.

  • Wint Wealth covered bonds explained

    Covered bonds on Wint Wealth: structure, collateral pool, dual recourse, ratings, and risks for retail investors.

  • Wint Wealth fixed-income product types

    Product range on Wint Wealth: covered bonds, senior secured bonds, structured ABS, and corporate bonds for retail investors.

  • Zerodha vs GoldenPi bonds

    Compare Zerodha's bonds platform with GoldenPi for corporate bonds and high-yield debt. Coverage, ratings, and fees.

  • CRISIL Composite Bond Fund Index

    The CRISIL Composite Bond Fund Index is a benchmark for Indian composite or medium-to-long duration bond mutual funds, comprising a blend of government …

  • CRISIL Liquid Fund Index

    The CRISIL Liquid Fund Index is the standard benchmark for Indian liquid mutual fund schemes, representing a portfolio of money market instruments with residual …

  • CRISIL Short-Term Bond Fund Index

    The CRISIL Short-Term Bond Fund Index is the standard benchmark for Indian short-duration debt mutual fund schemes, representing a blended portfolio of …

  • CRISIL Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund Index

    The CRISIL Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund Index is the benchmark for Indian ultra short-duration debt mutual fund schemes, representing a portfolio of money market …

  • NIFTY 10-Year G-Sec Index

    The NIFTY 10-Year G-Sec Index tracks the performance of the on-the-run 10-year benchmark Government of India security, capturing the total return from the …

  • NIFTY 5-Year G-Sec Index

    The NIFTY 5-Year G-Sec Index tracks the total return of the on-the-run 5-year Government of India security. Published by NSE Indices Limited, it serves as the …

  • Blostem Fintech

    Blostem Fintech is a fixed deposit distribution platform affiliated with the Zerodha group, enabling retail investors to invest in bank and NBFC FDs.