Bourses to launch new 6-yr, 13-yr govt bond futures Friday

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 16:01

Leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE will introduce Friday new interest rate futures (IRFs) contract with the newly launched 6-year and 13-year government bonds.

BSE, NSE to launch new IRFs contract on July 31

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 23:32

Leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE will introduce new interest rate futures (IRFs) contract on July 31 with the newly launched 6-year and 13-year government bonds maturing in 2020 and 2030 as its underlying.

IDBI Bank to raise Rs 26,000 crore through equity, bonds

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 20:35

Public sector lender IDBI Bank plans to raise Rs 26,000 crore through a mix of equity and bonds to fund its business growth.

Govt bonds over-subscribed; FIIs put in bids worth Rs 751-cr

Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2015, 21:06

Government bonds Monday attracted bids of Rs 751 crore from foreign investors against Rs 403 crore worth of securities put on offer.

Sebi notifies norms for issuance and listing of muni bonds

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 20:49

The move would allow authorities to mop-up funds, including for setting up smart cities, by raising money from the public and institutional investors.

Mechanism for public offer of govt bonds to be out soon: BSE

Last Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2015, 19:07

To encourage retail participation in government bonds, top stock exchange BSE on Thursday said that a mechanism would be in place in the next 6-9 months for a 'public offer' of such debt instrument.

India allows 7 entities to raise Rs 400 billion via tax-free bonds

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 13:54

The ceiling coupon rate for AAA-rated issuer of tax-free bonds has been fixed at 55 basis points below the government bond yield for retail investors and 80 basis points for other investors.

Govt mulls raising Rs 15,000 cr through gold bond scheme

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 17:41

Government is looking at raising Rs 15,000 crore in the current fiscal through the gold bond scheme, for which a cabinet note is likely to be moved for consideration later in the month.

Corporate debt placement fetches Rs 1.41 lakh cr, up 3 times

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 15:41

The funds will be used mainly for business expansion and to support working capital requirements.

FII limit in G-secs to be revised twice annually: Rajan

Last Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 18:49

Promising a steady increase in FII investment limit in government bonds, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday said the ceiling will be revised twice a year and efforts are being made to make such investment easier.

Sony to raise up to $3.6 billion to boost sensor production

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 11:56

Sony Corp said it plans to raise up to 440 billion yen (USD 3.6 billion) by issuing new shares and convertible bonds to invest in its fast-growing image sensors business.

Finance Ministry favours FII investment limit for bonds in rupee terms

Last Updated: Friday, June 26, 2015, 20:22

The Finance Ministry is in favour of fixing FII investment limit for government bonds in rupee terms instead of dollar as it would provide more headroom for investments by foreign investors.