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Fixed Income Markets - Debt & Bond Market

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What is the primary distinction between a bond and a debenture in the Indian context?

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Bonds are typically issued by government or public sector entities and are secured, while debentures are issued by private companies and may be secured or unsecured.

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What is a 'bearer bond' in fixed income markets?

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Bond where ownership is determined by physical possession of certificate.

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Which regulatory body oversees the corporate bond market in India?

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SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) regulates the corporate bond market, while RBI regulates the government securities market in India.

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What is the face value of a Government Security typically in India?

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Face value of G-Sec is typically Rs. 100.

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What does the term 'coupon rate' mean in the context of fixed income securities?

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The coupon rate is the fixed annual interest rate paid by the bond issuer to the bondholder, expressed as a percentage of the bond's face value.

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What is a 'Benchmark Bond' in the Indian debt market?

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The most recently issued and liquid government bond of a given maturity.

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What is a Zero Coupon Bond?

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A Zero Coupon Bond does not pay periodic interest; instead, it is issued at a deep discount to its face value and redeemed at par on maturity, with the difference representing the investor's return.

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What is the typical maturity range of Treasury Bills in India?

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Treasury Bills have maturities of 91, 182, and 364 days.

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