Jiraaf, a SEBI-regulated online bond platform for fixed income investments, today announced the launch of Bond Analyzer a First-Of-Its-Kind Tool for Bonds. This comprehensive tool is designed to empower investors with deeper insights into the country’s fastest-growing bond market.

Jiraaf Launches Cutting-Edge Bond Analyzer to Empower Fixed Income Investors

Jiraaf Unveils Bond Analyzer to Revolutionize Fixed Income Investment Decisions

Understanding India's corporate bond market with detailed trends across credit rating, tenors, yields, issuer activity, and market participation. Jiraaf, a SEBI-regulated online bond platform for fixed income investments, today announced the launch of Bond Analyzer of First-of-Its-Kind tool for bonds.

Bond Analyzer: Jiraaf launches First-of-Its-Kind Intelligence Tool Transforming Fixed Income Investments

Jiraaf, a SEBI-regulated online bond platform for fixed income investments, today announced the launch of Bond Analyzer a First-Of-Its-Kind Tool for Bonds. This comprehensive tool is designed to empower investors with deeper insights into the country’s fastest-growing bond market. As India’s bond market gains traction among retail and institutional investors alike, decision-making remains clouded by fragmented data.

Jiraaf Introduces Innovative Bond Analyzer, Redefining Fixed Income Strategy

The bond market is growing rapidly and is accompanied by a falling interest rate. Earlier this month, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a larger-than-expected 50 basis point rate cut, lowering the repo rate to 5.50%, marking its third consecutive cut this year.

Jiraaf launches Indias first Bond Analyzer to decode fixed-income investing

Jiraaf, a SEBI-regulated online bond platform for fixed income investments, today announced the launch of Bond Analyzer a First-Of-Its-Kind Tool for Bonds. This comprehensive tool is designed to empower investors with deeper insights into the country’s fastest-growing bond market. As India’s bond market gains traction among retail and institutional investors alike, decision-making remains clouded by fragmented data. 

Bond Analyzer: Jiraaf Launches First-of-Its-Kind Intelligence Tool Transforming Fixed Income Investments

Indian stock markets rose on June 11 amid optimism for a US-India trade agreement, with discussions focused on market access and tariff reductions. The Sensex and Nifty saw significant gains, reflecting investor confidence in potential economic benefits from improved trade relations.

Trade talks fuel market rally: Time to rework your strategy?

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra-led Monetary Policy Committee on June 6 announced a sharper-than-expected 50 basis points cut in the repo rate, bringing it down to 5.5% from 6%. While markets and economists had anticipated a 25-bps cut, this large reduction came as a surprise to support economic growth. The cumulative rate reduction comes to 100 bps cut since February 2025.

RBI MPC June Meet Live Updates: Guv Malhotra Slashes Repo Rate By 50 bps to 5.50%; Stance Changed To Neutral

The central bank also slashed the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 100 basis points, infusing liquidity of ₹2.5 lakh crore into the banking system. The policy stance has been revised from ‘accommodative’ to ‘neutral.’ In a major relief to borrowers, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the repo rate by 50 basis points, bringing it down from 6.00% to 5.50%, following the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday.

Industry Hails RBI 50 bps Rate Cut as Growth Catalyst, Cautions on Deposit Returns

In a significant move, the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, has slashed the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.50%, marking its third consecutive rate cut. This is a larger-than-expected reduction, accompanied by a shift in policy stance from ‘accommodative’ to ‘neutral.’

RBI surprises with a 50-bps rate cut, a 100-bps cut in Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), and a change in stance to ‘neutral’ from ‘accommodative'

RBI MPC June 2025 Highlights: Follow this space for all the latest news and updates on the RBI MPC meet, chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, which will reveal its final decision on key rates today

RBI MPC Meeting Highlights: Markets Cheer Repo Rate Cut, Sensex Closes About 1 Per Cent Higher, Nifty Over 25K

The Indian technology sector is jittery due to unsettling and rapid layoffs by US companies. Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Walmart, IBM and many other US-based tech giants have slashed thousands of jobs. Till May 31, 2025, a total of 76,440 techies are impacted due to 326 rounds of layoffs by tech companies in 2025, as per TrueUp data, a tracker of tech layoffs globally.

Tech Layoffs: Will Indian IT Players Follow The US Job Cuts Trend?

RBI surprises with a 50-bps rate cut, a 100-bps cut in Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), and a change in stance to ‘neutral’ from ‘accommodative

In an increasingly interconnected world, global macroeconomic factors are shaping the everyday financial decisions of students, travellers and businesses. Among the most significant macroeconomic developments of recent times are Moody's downgrade of the US credit rating and ensuing economic fallout.

How currency movements driven by bond yield impact your overseas education or travel plans

In a move that could reshape borrowing trends and unlock fresh liquidity in the economy, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has slashed the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5%. But the bigger headline-grabber is the phased reduction in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), a 100-basis point cut that will roll out in four stages from September 2025, bringing it down from 4% to 3%.

RBI's big CRR boost: What it means for banks and you

The Indian rupee closed 16 paise stronger at 85.64, against the US dollar on Friday in comparison to its previous close of 85.80 on Thursday. This significant appreciation comes amid various global and domestic economic factors influencing the currency markets.

Rupee Closes Stronger After RBI's Surprise Repo Rate Cut

RBI MPC Meeting Highlights, RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Outcomes, RBI MPC Meeting June 2025 News & Highlights: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 50-basis point (bps) cut to the repo rate, bringing it down to 5.50% from 6% and cut CRR by 100-bps after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Friday.

RBI MPC Meeting June 2025 Highlights: RBI cuts repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.50%, changes stance to ‘neutral’

As climate concerns intensify and ESG moves from buzzword to baseline, one thing is clear: your money holds the power to drive change. For Indian investors, especially retail participants, the clean revolution isn’t just a government mission or corporate commitment—it’s an investment opportunity for everyday investors to shape a sustainable future.

Green Investing: How Indian Investors Can Drive Real Change

India Q4 GDP: India’s GDP has grown by over 7 per cent for March quarter. As per the data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), the economy has expanded by 6.5 per cent in 2024-25 against a 9.2 per cent growth in 2023-24. Here's what data shared by the government shows.

India Q4 GDP released today - 'Economy grows by...' - Check March quarter data details

India’s fixed-income landscape is opening up significantly, with broader base participation. The evolving debt market is catalyzed by progressive regulatory measures and the country’s growing prominence in global bond indices. The recent relaxation of investment norms by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), with India’s inclusion in the JP Morgain bond index sets the stage for a new chapter in foreign capital participation. These changes are going to reshape the bond market for all investors.

Foreign Investments in Indian Bonds: What it Means for Investors

Corporate India is witnessing a significant shift in financial strategy, as it increasingly turns to the bond market to meet its capital needs. Corporate bond issuances are at a record high. This evolution reflects not just a maturing financial ecosystem but also a tactical response to macroeconomic trends, particularly the onset of the new rate-cut cycle.
So, what exactly is powering this surge? Corporate Bond market on the move. Corporate bond issuances reached an all-time high in 2024.

Corporate India Embraces the Bond Market: What's Fuelling the 2025 Surge?

India’s fixed-income landscape is opening up well, with broader base participation. The evolving debt market is catalyzed by progressive regulatory measures and the country’s growing prominence in global bond indices.
The recent relaxation of investment norms by the RBI, combined with India’s inclusion in the JP Morgain bond index sets the stage for a new chapter in foreign capital participation. These changes are poised to reshape the bond market for both institutional and retail investors.

Jiraaf wants to help investors earn risk-adjusted returns by taking part in high-quality listed investment opportunities by revolutionizing wealth creation and democratizing access to bonds via an online bond platform. Through our user-friendly digital platform, we give investors seamless access to many select investment opportunities. Our online bond platform complies with the SEBI and RBI guidelines. Join us and start your transformative journey toward financial prosperity.

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The recent US tariff tantrum has created questioning on the probability of a US recession. We call it a tariff tantrum because the tariffs got paused shortly post the announcement and in terms of economic impact, this event is like the 2012 Fed-led taper tantrum. The parallel is that both these events created a high amount of uncertainty in the global economy. While the tariffs are paused and the trade deals are being settled with many countries, the economic activities will slow down.

Is a US recession imminent and what would be the impact on India? How should we manage a robust portfolio in this scenario?

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that the inflation is currently below target and is supported by sharp fall in food prices. The RBI has been cut by 25 basis points to 6% said RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra. MPC has decided to change stance from neutral to accommodative.

RBI Monetary Policy: From Repo Rate Cut To Trimmed GDP Target- Key Decisions Announced Today

RBI repo rate cut by 25 bps: The RBI Governor has announced the 2nd rate cut in the repo rate. The two successive rate cuts will bring down the fixed deposit interest rates. The FD investors, especially the senior citizens, should act now to your book fixed deposits at higher interest rate before they lose the opportunity.

FD investors: Book your fixed deposits at higher interest rates now before they come down further

With more than 30 issues of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) coming up for premature redemption, investors find themselves at a crossroads: redeem their units or hold them until maturity.

34 SGB issues coming up for premature redemption: Should you redeem or hold?

Wholesale price inflation eased to 2.05 per cent in March, as against 2.38 per cent in February. The wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation, however, rose year-on-year. It was 0.26 per cent in March 2024.
In a statement, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said, "Positive rate of inflation in March 2025 is primarily due to increase in prices of manufacture of food products, other manufacturing, food articles, electricity and manufacture of textiles etc."

WPI Inflation March 2025 Data: Wholesale price inflation eases to 2.05%

जहां शेयर बाजार अच्छे दौर में शानदार मुनाफा देते हैं, वहीं बॉन्ड जैसे फिक्स्ड इनकम इंस्ट्रूमेंट्स वो स्थिरता देते हैं, जो रिटायरमेंट के दौरान आपकी वित्तीय सुरक्षा को बनाए रखने में मदद कर सकती हैं.
आजकल जब बाज़ार में उतार-चढ़ाव और आर्थिक असंतुलन बढ़ रहा है, एक मजबूत रिटायरमेंट पोर्टफोलियो बनाना सफल रिटायरमेंट योजना का अहम हिस्सा बन जाता है, खासकर जब केवल कामकाजी जनसंख्या का एक छोटा हिस्सा ही औपचारिक पेंशन योजना से जुड़ा हुआ है.

भविष्य के लिए निश्चित आय: बॉन्ड्स कैसे आपकी रिटायरमेंट को सुरक्षित कर सकते हैं

Reciprocal Tariffs Latest Updates Today (April 3): Trump has announced a minimum 10% tariff, with harsher rates for countries labeled by the White House as “worst offenders.” The new tariffs impact around 100 nations, with 60 of them facing steeper import duties. The UK will see a 10% tariff, the EU will be hit with 20%, and India will face 26% levy.

Trump Tariff News: Indian government carefully examines impact of US reciprocal tariffs

The tariff hike has come when gold prices rose further to cross the $3,200 mark in the globe. In India, gold price has crossed the Rs 90,000-mark per 10 gm. While in the broader sense, the overall tariff hike on Indian imports by the US will be 27 per cent, the $32 billion gems and jewellery sector will be one of the most affected since import tariffs may be up to 20 per cent from the current zero per cent on loose diamonds and 5.5-7 per cent on gold jewellery, industry officials said.

After Trump’s tariff announcement, India’s jewellery exports to US likely to be worst hit: Here’s why

In relief for India’s pharmaceutical industry, the US has exempted pharmaceuticals, one of India’s key export items. The exemption for pharmaceuticals is a welcome relief, reaffirming the importance of affordable medicines in global healthcare. This decision not only protects our industry but also underscores the critical role that Indian drug makers can continue to play in ensuring access to essential medications worldwide, being suppliers of quality and cost effective medicines.

Tariff Impact of US President Donald Trump’s New Tariffs

US President Donald Trump's latest round of reciprocal tariffs has hit multiple countries hard, with rates ranging from 10% to as high as 50%. However, some nations—Russia, Canada, Mexico, North Korea, and Cuba—were left out of the list. The exclusion has raised eyebrows, especially as major trade partners like India (26%), the European Union (20%), and Vietnam (46%) have been slapped with hefty duties. So why were these countries spared?

Why Russia, Canada and these countries were not part of Trump's tariff hit list

On April 2, US President Donald Trump announced a major new tariff policy designed to reduce the US trade deficit and boost domestic manufacturing. Over 60 countries, including, are affected by the measures. In India, Donald Trump said that “India, very, very tough. Very, very tough. The Prime Minister just left. He’s a great friend of mine, but I said, you’re a friend of mine, but you’re not treating us right. They charge us 52 per cent…”

Tan'TRUMP' at its peak? Reciprocal tariffs meaning EXPLAINED; impact on India DECODED - Global experts weigh in

A 3,000-point drop on Sensex in the pre-open trade might have raised investor anxiety earlier today, but the domestic stock market did not fall much post the initial knee-jerk reaction to the 27 per cent US tariffs. Medical products that are for over 14 per cent of India's total exports to the US were exempted in the US tariff list. Also, the US administration did not levy additional tariffs on steel and aluminum articles and autos and auto parts, which are subject to Section 232 tariffs.

Why stock market cut losses today; Trump tariff impact on India & more

Asian countries were the hardest hit in US President Donald Trump's tariff announcement on Wednesday. The new import duties, aimed at reducing the US trade deficit and reshaping global supply chains, imposed some of the highest levies on Asian nations. China which now faces a total tariff of 54%, Vietnam is with 46%, Thailand with 37%, South Korea with 25%, and India 27%. These high tariffs have raised concerns about trade disruptions, currency fluctuations, and economic uncertainty across Asia.

Trump's tariff list: Here's why Asian countries took the biggest hit

US President Donald Trump’s latest round of reciprocal tariffs has hit multiple countries hard, with rates ranging from 10% to as high as 50%. However, some nations—Russia, Canada, Mexico, North Korea, and Cuba—were left out of the list. The exclusion has raised eyebrows, especially as major trade partners like India (27%), the European Union (20%), and Vietnam (46%) have been slapped with hefty duties. So why were these countries spared?

India's markets regulator on Monday warned investors against making transactions with unauthorised electronic platforms offering unlisted securities of public companies.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in a press release, said certain electronic platforms and websites were violating rules by facilitating transactions in unlisted securities of public companies, as these platforms were neither authorised nor recognised by the regulator.

India's market regulator warns against trading in unlisted securities via unauthorised platforms

Trump has announced a minimum 10% tariff, with harsher rates for countries labeled by the White House as “worst offenders.” The new tariffs impact around 100 nations, with 60 of them facing steeper import duties. The UK will see a 10% tariff, the EU will be hit with 20%, and India will face 26% levy.

Mr. Saurav Ghosh, Co – Founder at Jiraaf
“Asian countries have a higher trade deficit with the US along with EU, so it is natural that they are higher on the list. A 54% tariff on China, 46% on Vietnam, 37% on Thailand and 25% on Korea lead the way. US has a $120bn trade deficit with the Vietnam alone. The example cited by President Trump of Toyota importing more cars to US reducing the opportunity for domestic players like GM and Ford exemplifies the thinking behind the move.

US President Donald Trump's latest round of reciprocal tariffs has hit multiple countries hard, with rates ranging from 10% to as high as 50%. However, some nations—Russia, Canada, Mexico, North Korea, and Cuba—were left out of the list.
The exclusion has raised eyebrows, especially as major trade partners like India (26%), the European Union (20%), and Vietnam (46%) have been slapped with hefty duties. So why were these countries spared?

Trump Tariff Impact On India: A reciprocal tariff is nothing but a tax that one country imposes on another. This is levied in response to similar actions taken by that country.


Trideep Bhattacharya, President & CIO for Equities at  Edelweiss MF said the its a relief that there is no incremental adverse impact on large exporting sectors like IT services, pharma and autos.

Dr Raj Singh, Spokesperson – JAIN Online and Vice-Chancellor – JAIN (Deemed -to – be -University)
Since the announcement of National Education Policy in July 2020, higher education has been undergoing rapid transformation. This trend is likely to continue in 2025 as well. 

Trends of 2024 Set the Stage for 2025: Key Insights and Expectations

“2024 has turned out to be the year when Indian bonds, especially government securities and high-rated corporate bonds, have come of age. Strong domestic demand and increasing retail investor participation have acted as key demand drivers; with the inclusion of IGBs in the JPMorgan-EM Bon Index attracting sustained foreign fund inflows into the Indian bond market...

Year-ender quote by  Saurav Ghosh, Co-founder, Jiraaf

With equity markets experiencing heightened volatility and global economic uncertainty, now is a great time to invest in Indian fixed income, according to Saurav Ghosh, a fixed income expert and co-founder of Jiraaf. In an interaction with ET Markets, Ghosh stated that he sees a strong opportunity for investors to lock in attractive yields ahead of anticipated rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Now is a great time to invest in Indian fixed income says Saurav Ghosh. Here’s why

As Budget 2025 approaches, the anticipation surrounding potential tax reforms is palpable. This year’s budget holds particular significance for India’s financial markets, as stakeholders eagerly await signals on economic priorities. With a renewed focus on fostering growth and investment, the proposed tax reforms could have far-reaching implications, particularly for the bond market, a cornerstone of India’s financial infrastructure.

India's Union Budget 2025: Tax Cuts And Growth Initiatives Announced

Budget 2025: Will tax reforms boost India's bond market?

With most factors pointing to an extended bond market rally in 2025, the timing may be ideal for retail investors looking to tap into India’s economic growth story by investing in the domestic bond market, suggests Jiraaf co-founder Saurav Ghosh, while reviewing the market trends for 2024.

2024: An inflection point for India's bond market — what lies ahead for retail investors in 2025

Jiraaf, an alternative investment platform, is in talks to raise Rs 85 crore (around $10 million) from existing investors such as Accel and US-based Harmony Partners in its Series C funding round, sources privy to the developments told Indian Startup News (ISN).

ISN Exclusive: Jiraaf, an alternative investment platform, in talks to raise Rs 85 crore from Accel, others

FPI Selling In India: The victory of Donald Trump has impacted both the equity and bond markets in the US. Equities have boomed on expectations of the positive impact while the bond market has been impacted by concerns of the potentially rising fiscal deficit under the new administration.

FPIs selling in debt market too as Trump trade plays spoilsport

Continuing the downward trend, retail inflation fell to a seven-month low of 3.61 per cent in February mainly due to the decline in the rate of price rise in vegetables and protein-rich items, creating space for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the second reduction in interest rate next month.

CPI Data: India's retail inflation eases to 3.61 per cent in February

Watch our co-founder, Saurav Ghosh, live in conversation with Nishtha Awasthi from ET Markets, as discusses how you can achieve wealth creation from a debt portfolio in FY26.

Wealth creation from debt portfolio in FY26

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on March 5 that it would conduct open market operations (OMOs) for an aggregate amount of Rs 1 lakh crore by March 18, and do an additional USD INR swap auction worth $10bn on March 24. This liquidity injection comes at a critical time when the liquidity crunch had to be arrested before it did any damage to the growth of the economy.

RBI liquidity injection and its impact on the bond market

Unlike stocks, which trade on centralized exchanges with transparent pricing, bonds have been traded OTC, leading to opaque pricing and limited access. However, the rise of technology and online bond platforms are changing the game, by breaking down these barriers, making bond investments more accessible to retail investors.

Technological Advancements in Bond Trading: Online Platforms are Democratizing Access for Retail Investors

Bank fixed deposits are considered safer than corporate bonds as they are covered by RBI's deposit insurance guarantee of up to ₹5 lakh. There is no such guarantee in corporate bonds but they rely on the issuer’s creditworthiness.

Senior citizen? Know how corporate bonds compare with fixed deposits on five key parameters

CXOToday has engaged in an exclusive interview with Mr. Saurav Ghosh, Co-Founder at Jiraaf.
Learn how Jiraaf is leveraging technology to make alternative investments more accessible to retail investors.


Jiraaf: Leveraging Technology to Democratize Alternative Investments for Retail Investors

Delving into key factors that could influence the central bank’s decision-making

Exploring key domestic and global drivers that could impact the RBI's February 2025 rate decision and the implications for India's economy, markets, and investors

Authored by- Saurav Ghosh, Co-founder, Jiraaf

Will the RBI Cut Rates in February 2025?

Equity markets closed lower on Wednesday despite the Reserve Bank of India’s first rate cut since May 2020, as investors remained concerned about global trade tensions and continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows.

Share Market Highlights 7 February 2025: Sensex, Nifty settle lower after RBI cuts repo rate to 6.25%; FIIs continue selling spree

Sensex Today, Stock Market Feb 7: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday as the RBI's rate cut did not spring any major surprise for the markets and investors turned to profit-taking amid foreign fund outflows.

Sensex Today, Stock Market Feb 7 Highlights: Sensex, Nifty closed in red after RBI rate cut announcement; metals buck the trend

Union Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented Union Budget 2025-26 today. This is the first full Budget of Modi government's third term. The Budget 2025 is expected to balance the aspiration of the middle class for tax cut and needs of the economy to boost growth.

Budget 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Zero Income Tax till Rs 12 Lakh Income under New Tax Regime, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

From the 1980s, when our healthcare system grappled with limited infrastructure and resource constraints, we have made significant strides in expanding access to quality care. Over the last decade, we have laid a robust foundation, bringing modern diagnostics, preventive healthcare, and cutting-edge developments in medical technology to patients across India.

Post-Budget 2025: Experts Share Their Reactions

From the 1980s, when our healthcare system grappled with limited infrastructure and resource constraints, we have made significant strides in expanding access to quality care.

Union Budget 2025 Announcements, Budget 2025 Highlights: Find all the key highlights of the India Union Budget 2025 with all the updates on Income tax slab rates, railways, economic policies, taxation, telecom, infrastructure, employment and key announcements by FM Nirmala Sitharaman.

Union Budget 2025 Highlights & Announcements: Middle class-friendly Budget focuses on consumption boost, no income tax payable up to income of ₹12 lakh in New Tax regime

Budget 2025 Expectations Live Updates: FM Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2025-26 tomorrow; Here’s what industry leaders expect from govt


वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण का यह लगातार 8वां बजट होगा. पिछले वर्षों में सरकार द्वारा की गई महत्वपूर्ण आर्थिक सुधारों की घोषणा ने आर्थिक विकास को बल दिया है. आइए अब जानते हैं कि स्टार्टअप इकोसिस्टम के दिग्गज इस बजट से क्या उम्मीदें रखते हैं...

Budget 2025: स्टार्टअप इकोसिस्टम के दिग्गजों को बजट से क्या उम्मीदें?

Since the announcement of National Education Policy in July 2020, higher education has been undergoing rapid transformation. This trend is likely to continue in 2025 as well. The major expectations for 2025 are-

More personalized learning experiences for learners made possible by the blended learning with world class online contents or learning from anywhere. The classrooms will be reimagined wherein the focus will not be on learning theory.

2024 Insights: What to Expect as We Approach 2025’s Key Developments

2024 in Focus: Emerging Trends Shaping the Future of 2025

Since the announcement of National Education Policy in July 2020, higher education has been undergoing rapid transformation. This is likely to continue in 2025 as well. 

2024 Outlook and Trends and Expectations for 2025

Since the announcement of National Education Policy in July 2020, higher education has been undergoing rapid transformation. This trend is likely to continue in 2025 as well. Read the major expectations for 2025.

2024 Outlook: Key Trends and What to Expect in 2025

2024 has emerged as a landmark year for Indian bonds, particularly government securities and high-rated corporate bonds. Strong domestic demand and the rising participation of retail investors have served as significant drivers of growth. The inclusion of Indian Government Bonds (IGBs) in the JPMorgan-EM Bond Index has further bolstered the market, attracting sustained foreign fund inflows.

Indian Bonds in 2024: A Transformative Year

"2024 has turned out to be the year when Indian bonds, especially government securities and high-rated corporate bonds, have come of age..." said Saurav Ghosh, Co-founder, Jiraaf.

India Bonds in 2024: A Transformative Year

Sensex Today, Share Market LIVE Updates December 19: At around 12:16 pm, the S&P BSE Sensex fell 804.10 points or 1 per cent and traded at 79378.10. Likewise, Nifty50 too traded in the negative zone at 23982.95, down 215.90 points or 0.89 per cent.

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty crash more than 1% each; ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, RIL top drags

RBI MPC Meeting December 2024, RBI Monetary Policy Committee Live: The 6-member rate-setting panel of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced its decision today. The decision was announced by Governor Shaktikanta Das at 10 AM. This is the last meeting of the RBI MPC of the calendar year.

RBI Monetary Policy 2024, MPC Meeting Highlights: From repo rate, CRR, inflation to GDP and more - Key announcements

Jiraaf, an Accel-backed fixed-income investment platform, is set to be the latest entrant to the burgeoning private credit market in India with the launch of its new fund, a top executive told VCCircle.

Accel-backed Jiraaf set to float maiden performing credit fund

On February 1, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Union Budget for 2025-26, which is primarily aimed at rejuvenation of the Indian economy, particularly benefiting the middle-class citizens through significant tax relief measures.

The two factors in the FPI selling that stands out are: one, FPIs continued to buy in the primary market(Rs 9,931 crores) while selling in the cash market through exchanges (Rs 32,351 crores) resulting in a net sell figure of Rs 22,420 crores through 15th in November. Second, FPIs have been selling in the debt market too with the sell figure reaching Rs 4,717 crores through November 15.

Sensex and Nifty declined on Wednesday amid unabated foreign fund outflows. A spike in retail inflation, which hit a 14-month high of 6.21 per cent in October, added to the overall subdued investors' sentiment.

Stock Market: Why Sensex, Nifty are down today? 5 reasons | Investors lose Rs 6.64 lakh crore

2024 has been a great year for the Indian bond markets. Several major milestones have been achieved—such as the inclusion of Indian bonds in JP Morgan and Bloomberg global bond indexes and S&P upgrading India’s credit rating outlook to ‘positive’ from ‘stable’. Apart from these global factors, the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi’s) decision to reduce the face value of listed bonds is also likely to boost the Indian bond market.

India’s fixed income market underpenetrated': Jiraaf co-founder Vineet Agrawal

While in the broader sense, the overall tariff hike on Indian imports by the US will be 27 per cent, the $32 billion gems and jewellery sector will be one of the most affected since import tariffs may be up to 20 per cent from the current zero per cent on loose diamonds and 5.5-7 per cent on gold jewellery, industry officials said.

Sensex, Nifty updates on 19 December 2024: Equity benchmark Sensex on Thursday plunged about 965 points to crash below the 80,000 level due to heavy selling in global equities after the US Federal Reserve signalled fewer rate cuts next year. 

Share Market Highlights 19 December 2024: Sensex falls over 960 points to close at 79,218, Nifty ends 23,951; Dr Reddy’s, Cipla top gainers

Fixed income platform ﻿Jiraaf﻿, owned by AI Growth Pvt Ltd, has raised $8.7 million in equity as part of a Series B funding round. The round was co-led by ﻿Accel﻿, an existing backer, and US-based fund ﻿Harmony Partners﻿while ﻿Capital A﻿ and other angel investors also participated. 

Jiraaf Raises 8.7 Million in series B Funding 

The startup plans to utilise the fresh funds to build its teams across tech, investment, and customer care. In the next 24 months, it also aims to reach more than 300,000 users, enable INR 10,000 Cr of investment

Jiraaf Raises $8.7 Million 

Jiraaf has successfully raised $8.7 million in its latest Series B funding round, with key backing from Accel, Harmony Partners, Capital A, the Mankekar family office, and notable angel investors like Siddharth Shah and Ramakant Sharma.

Jiraaf Raises $8.7 million in Series B Funding

Jiraaf raises $8.7 million in Series B funding led by Accel and Harmony Partners, with participation from Capital A, the Mankekar family office, and notable angel investors.

Jiraaf Raises $8.7 Million in series B Funding 

Bengaluru-based startup Jiraaf has raised $8.7 million in a series B funding round led by Accel and Harmony Partners. The company plans to use the funds to expand its team, improve customer service, and attract more customers.

Alternate investment platform Jiraaf, is bullish on debt and fixed-income instruments following the changes in the budget in debt mutual funds and market-linked debentures.

Debt mutual funds tweak helps alternate investment platform Jiraaf

Amid market volatility this Akshaya Tritiya, consider Jiraaf's straightforward fixed-income investments to diversify your portfolio and enhance wealth.

Fintech platform Jiraaf offers fixed-income options to investors during Akshaya Tritiya

With Akshaya Tritiya approaching, investors should consider adding alternative fixed-income products to their portfolios.