A case for investing in Government securities
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by Business Insider India
Abhishek Kumar's role: Quoted
Abhishek Kumar cautioned that a sudden rise in interest rates can hurt returns, so G-secs suit long-term goals. He also shared his view that rates were holding steady and might start to ease.
More of Abhishek's views on saving and deposits
The article explains how government securities work, including coupon payments, the inverse link between bond prices and interest rates, and ways for retail investors to buy them through the RBI Retail Direct scheme, exchange bidding platforms or gilt-focused mutual funds. It also discusses interest rate risk and the rate outlook at the time.
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A case for investing in Government securities