How to add Bharat Bond ETF to the Kite marketwatch
The Bharat Bond ETF series is a target-maturity debt ETF launched by the Government of India, managed by Edelweiss Mutual Fund, holding public-sector bonds of a specific maturity. This guide covers adding the individual tranches to a Kite marketwatch for monitoring.
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Step-by-step procedure
Five steps per the procedure infobox. The notes below cover the tranche universe, search syntax, and how the ETF differs from a buy-and-hold of underlying bonds.
Available tranches
| Maturity | NSE symbol (approximate) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | EBBETF0425 | Original launch, 3-year tenor at issue |
| April 2030 | EBBETF0430 | 10-year tenor at issue |
| April 2031 | EBBETF0431 | New issue post-2030 |
| April 2032 | EBBETF0432 | New issue |
| April 2033 | EBBETF0433 | New issue |
The 2025 tranche matured in April 2025 (proceeds distributed); the 2030 tranche is the original 10-year vehicle. New tranches have been added periodically.
Search variations
In the marketwatch search field, any of these queries surfaces Bharat Bond ETF rows:
bharat bond(full phrase)EBBETF(symbol prefix)bharat- The full symbol (e.g.,
EBBETF0430) - The ISIN, if known
Yield-to-maturity and NAV
Unlike an equity ETF, a target-maturity debt ETF has a defined maturity date. As the maturity date approaches, the yield-to-maturity (YTM) converges to the average coupon of the underlying bonds. The market price tracks the NAV closely but can trade at a small premium or discount.
For primary-market subscription, the new tranches open a fixed window; subscriptions then list on NSE / BSE. After listing, secondary-market trading is the only access path.
Tax treatment
Bharat Bond ETF is taxed as a debt mutual fund for capital gains purposes. Holding period and applicable indexation rules depend on the date of investment; tax rules for debt funds were revised in April 2023. Verify the rules for the specific FY before computing taxable gains. For complex tax situations or large amounts, consult a Chartered Accountant before filing.
Why monitor on the marketwatch
- Track market price vs NAV for premium / discount.
- Monitor bid-ask spread for liquidity ahead of an exit.
- Compare different tranches’ YTM trajectory.
See also
- How to add scrips to the Kite marketwatch
- How to search stocks, ETFs, MFs, IPOs, G-secs on Kite
- How to search gold bonds on Kite
- How to use the marketwatch on Kite
- How to add instruments to the marketwatch on Kite
- How to brand-search on the Kite marketwatch
- Bharat Bond ETF
- Debt mutual fund
- Debt mutual fund taxation
- Yield-to-maturity
- Public-sector bond
- Sovereign gold bond
- Government securities (India)
- State Development Loan
- ETF (India)
- Mutual fund
- Zerodha Coin
- Kite (Zerodha)
- Kite web
- Kite mobile app
- Zerodha
- Market depth view on Kite
- National Stock Exchange
- Bombay Stock Exchange
- Day’s change in absolute and percentage
- Capital gains tax (India)
External references
References
- Edelweiss Mutual Fund, Bharat Bond ETF scheme information document and KIM, edelweissmf.com.
- NSE India, Debt segment listings, nseindia.com.
- Income Tax Act, 1961, section 50AA (debt-fund taxation post April 2023).
- SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996.