NSE Listed Bonds

NSE Listed Bonds are bonds that are issued by corporates, PSUs, financial institutions, and the government, and are traded on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). Being listed on NSE ensures greater transparency, accessibility, and liquidity compared to privately placed or unlisted bonds.

Investors can track real-time prices, yields, and market activity of bonds in NSE, making it a trusted platform for both institutional and retail participation.

• Transparency: Bond prices and yields visible on NSE's platform.

• Issuer Variety: Corporates, PSUs, banks, and government securities.

• Liquidity: Easier to buy/sell compared to unlisted bonds.

• Regulated Market: Overseen by SEBI and NSE, ensuring investor safety.

• Diverse Offerings: From government securities to corporate bonds listed on NSE.

• Government Securities (G-Secs): Sovereign bonds traded on NSE with lowest default risk.

• Corporate Bonds: Corporate bonds listed on NSE with higher returns depending on issuer ratings.

• Tax-Free Bonds: Popular PSU bonds like NHAI, REC, and IRFC with tax-free interest.

• Debentures: Both secured and unsecured debentures available for trading.

• Green Bonds: Sustainable bonds gaining popularity on NSE.

• Better Transparency: Investors can track real-time prices of NSE bonds.

• Liquidity: Easier exit options than unlisted or private placements.

• Wide Range of Choices: From government bonds to high-yield corporate issues.

• Fair Valuation: Market-driven price discovery ensures accurate valuation.

• Regulated Environment: SEBI regulations reduce default and counterparty risks.

• Open a Demat Account: Essential for trading listed bonds in NSE.

• Select Bond Type: Choose from government, corporate, or PSU bonds.

• Place Order: Through a broker or trading platform linked to NSE.

• Hold or Sell: Keep bonds till maturity or sell them on the secondary market for liquidity.

• Credit Risk: Higher for corporate bonds compared to government securities.

• Liquidity Risk: Some bonds may have low trading volumes on NSE.

• Interest Rate Risk: Bond values fluctuate with changes in interest rates.