INCOME TAX18 Sept 2026
A stronger secondary market can drive the next phase of retail bond investing: Suresh Darak | Mint
Online bond platforms have made bonds easier for retail investors to find and buy. Monthly retail bond turnover has crossed ₹2,000 crore, up from roughly ₹100 crore before these platforms arrived, says Suresh Darak of FixedAlpha.com. He believes a deeper secondary market, where you can sell bonds easily, is the next big step. Beginners should stick to direct government and corporate bonds.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Online bond platforms have pushed monthly retail bond turnover above ₹2,000 crore, from around ₹100 crore a month earlier.
- Suresh Darak says a deeper secondary market, where investors can buy and sell bonds easily, is key to the next phase of growth.
- He advises retail investors to focus on direct government and corporate bonds rather than securitised products that need deeper expertise.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are new to bonds, consider starting with direct government and corporate bonds you understand, and give yourself two to three years to see how the market behaves before trying complex products.
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