Invest In Bonds
Bonds are fixed-income instruments where investors lend money to governments or companies in exchange for regular interest payments and repayment of the principal at maturity.
India’s bond universe is broad, from Treasury Bills and Government Securities to SDLs and Corporate Bonds, with tenures stretching from 91 days to 40 years.
India's bond market has expanded significantly, reaching approximately INR 255 lakh crore as of December 2025, driven by growth in G-Secs, SDLs, and Corporate Bonds.
Unlike equities, bonds prioritise capital preservation with lower default risk on high-rated issuances, backed by collateral or sovereign guarantee.
Listed bonds can also be traded before maturity in the secondary market, adding flexibility alongside periodic income for investors managing yields, prices and holding periods.
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Estimate your returns from bond investment in India
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REASON AND BENEFITS
Predictable Income
Bonds provide regular interest income, which suits investors looking for steady cash flows.
Higher Yield Potential
Bond investments in India offer higher yields than traditional investment options like bank FDs.
Lower Volatility
Compared with equities, bonds typically experience smaller price swings, making them useful for balance.
Low Minimum Investment
You can start investing in bonds on Grip with as low as INR 100, making it accessible to every investor.
Sell Anytime
Bond investment can be sold anytime on Grip Invest before redemption, offering investors liquidity if cash needs, yields, or portfolio priorities change.
How to Invest?
- Corporate Bonds: Issued by private companies and NBFCs to raise capital, often offering higher yields.
- Government Bonds: Issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), these include G-Secs and Treasury Bills. Because they come with a sovereign guarantee, they are widely considered among the safest fixed-income options in India.
- State Guaranteed Bonds (SDLs): Issued by state governments, these bonds are backed by irrevocable guarantees from the respective state governments, offering strong safety for fixed-income investors.
- Tax-Free Bonds: Issued by government-backed entities, the interest income from tax-free bonds is exempt from income tax, making them attractive for tax-conscious investors.
- Zero-Coupon Bonds: These bonds do not pay regular interest and are usually issued at a discount to face value.
- There are several other bond types based on structure and features, such as perpetual bonds, callable bonds, and convertible bonds.
OTHER OFFERINGS
Other Secured Fixed-Income Products By Grip Invest
Corporate Bonds
- Securities issued by corporates & NBFCs
- Up to 14% pre-tax YTM
- Start investing with Rs 1,000
- Exchange listed and credit rated
InvoiceX
- Loans backed by Invoice Discounting
- Up to 14% pre-tax YTM
- Start investing with Rs 1,00,000
- SEBI/RBI complaint and credit rated
LoanX
- Diverse pool of loans from top NBFCs
- Up to 14% pre-tax
- Start investing with Rs 1,00,000
- SEBI/RBI complaint and credit rated
Baskets
- Theme based investing
- Up to 14% pre-tax YTM
- Start investing with Rs 5,000
- SEBI/RBI complaint and credit rated
Corporate FDs
- High Yield Fixed Deposit Investments
- Up to 10% pre-tax
- Start investing with Rs 1,000
- SEBI/RBI compliant and credit rated
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