High-yield bonds are corporate bonds and NCDs offering a yield to maturity above 10%, well above fixed deposits and government securities. The higher yield compensates for higher credit risk — these issuers usually carry A, BBB, or unrated grades. Evaluate the issuer's creditworthiness and diversify across issuers before committing capital.
High yield bonds offer returns above 10% YTM (Yield to Maturity), significantly higher than fixed deposits and government bonds. These bonds typically come with lower credit ratings (A, BBB, or unrated) reflecting higher credit risk. They can play a role in a diversified portfolio for investors with higher risk tolerance seeking enhanced fixed income returns. Always evaluate the issuer's creditworthiness before investing.
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125 Bonds Found
Sorted by YTM. Not a recommendation.| Issuer | Rating | YTM | Coupon | Maturity | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKARA CAPITAL ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED INE08XP07498 | BBB | 14.50% | 12.00% | 1.3Y | 1 |
| Keertana Finserv Limited INE0NES07303 | BBB+ | 13.85% | 12.00% | 1.8Y | 4 |
| Cyqure India Private Limited INE0Z4807015 | BBB- | 13.60% | — | — | 1 |
| 12.00 Keertana Finserv Limited 22 Sep 2027 INE0NES07329 | BBB+ | 13.55% | 12.00% | 1.1Y | 2 |
| RDC CONCRETEINDIA LIMITED INE076I07038 | BB+ | 13.50% | 12.00% | 1.7Y | 1 |
| 11.00Rdc Concrete(India) Limited 12 Mar 2028 INE076I07020 | BBB+ | 13.50% | 11.00% | 1.6Y | 1 |
| NEOGROWTH CREDIT INE814O07618 | BBB | 13.40% | 12.15% | 1.4Y | 1 |
| AKARA CAPITAL INE08XP07480 | BBB | 13.25% | 12.80% | 1.8Y | 1 |
| 12.25Indel Money Limited 09 Jun 2032 INE0BUS08047 | A- | 13.06% | 12.25% | 5.9Y | 1 |
| SATIN CREDITCARE NETWORK LIMITED 2031 INE836B08319 | A | 12.79% | 12.00% | 5.0Y | 1 |
| Marwadi Chandarana Intermediaries Brokers Pvt Ltd INE0K0Y07013 | A | 12.75% | — | 2.9Y | 1 |
| SPANDANA SPHOORTY INE572J07810 | BBB+ | 12.70% | 11.25% | 1.7Y | 1 |
| AKME FINTRADE (INDIA) LIMITED INE916Y07099 | A- | 12.60% | 11.50% | 2.0Y | 1 |
| NUVAMA WEALTH FINANCE LIMITED INE918K07QT7 | AA | 12.50% | — | 3.4Y | 1 |
| Satin Creditcare Network Limited INE836B08327 | A | 12.50% | 12.00% | 5.2Y | 1 |
| Tapir Construction Limited INE00DJ07052 | A- | 12.50% | 12.50% | 3.6Y | 1 |
| UGRO Capital Limited INE583D08081 | A | 12.44% | 11.65% | 4.6Y | 1 |
| Lucina Land Development Limited INE0JZO07040 | A | 12.35% | 13.00% | 2.5Y | 1 |
| Satin Finserv Limited INE03K307140 | A- | 12.15% | 10.50% | 1.7Y | 1 |
| MONEYBOXX FINANCE LIMITED INE296Q07167 | BBB | 12.10% | 10.20% | 1.7Y | 1 |
| MONEYBOXX FINANCE LIMITED INE296Q07159 | BBB | 12.10% | 10.20% | 1.3Y | 1 |
| MONEYBOXX FINANCE LIMITED INE296Q07142 | BBB | 12.10% | 10.25% | 1.2Y | 1 |
| Kanakadurga Finance Limited INE104W07245 | BBB | 12.10% | 11.60% | 1.5Y | 1 |
| MAHAVEER FINANCE INE911L07154 | BBB+ | 12.00% | 11.20% | 3.3Y | 1 |
| MIDLAND MICROFIN INE884Q07855 | A- | 12.00% | 10.65% | 1.8Y | 1 |
| Finkurve Financial Services Limited INE734I07115 | BBB | 12.00% | 11.33% | 1.9Y | 2 |
| ACHIIEVERS FINANCE INDIA LIMITED INE065507BN0 | BBB- | 12.00% | 14.00% | 1.7Y | 1 |
| SATIN FINSERV LIMITED INE03K307132 | A- | 12.00% | 10.25% | 1.6Y | 2 |
| UNIGOLD FINANCE INE0O7U07046 | BBB | 11.97% | 11.00% | 1.7Y | 1 |
| Finkurve Financial Services Limited INE734I07107 | BBB | 11.90% | — | 2.0Y | 1 |
| Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited INE572J07786 | BBB+ | 11.90% | 11.50% | 1.9Y | 1 |
| Si Creva Capital Services Private Limited INE996U07560 | A- | 11.85% | — | — | 1 |
| Midland Microfin Limited INE884Q07822 | A- | 11.80% | 11.70% | 12M | 1 |
| Whizdm Finance Private Limited INE2W9A15011 | AA- | 11.75% | 11.50% | 1.2Y | 1 |
| Finnable Credit Private Limited INE14H407116 | BBB+ | 11.75% | 11.00% | 2.1Y | 2 |
| Keertana Finserv Limited INE0NES07220 | BBB+ | 11.75% | — | — | 1 |
| PROGFIN PRIVATE LIMITED INE0MYJ07179 | BBB+ | 11.75% | 11.00% | 1.0Y | 1 |
| Annapurna Finance Private Limited INE515Q08283 | A- | 11.67% | 11.75% | 5.7Y | 1 |
| 11.00 Iifl Samasta Finance Limited 18 May 2030 INE413U08093 | AA- | 11.60% | 11.00% | 3.8Y | 1 |
| Finkurve Financial Services Limited INE734I07081 | BBB | 11.60% | — | 1.6Y | 1 |
| IFL FINANCE LIMITED INE01XO07074 | BBB | 11.60% | 11.80% | 1.9Y | 1 |
| Electronica Finance Limited INE612U08074 | A | 11.57% | 11.25% | 5.5Y | 1 |
| Kosamattam Finance Limited INE403Q08357 | A | 11.56% | 11.00% | 5.3Y | 1 |
| MONEYBOXX FINANCE LIMITED INE296Q07134 | BBB | 11.50% | 11.75% | 11M | 1 |
| Namra Finance Limited INE229U07178 | A | 11.50% | 11.25% | 2.1Y | 2 |
| UNIGOLD FINANCE LIMITED INE0O7U07020 | BBB | 11.50% | 11.00% | 1.0Y | 1 |
| Indel Money Limited INE0BUS07CJ2 | A- | 11.50% | 11.00% | 2.5Y | 1 |
| SLICE SMALL FINANCE BANK LIMITED 2031 INE09B308044 | A | 11.50% | 12.00% | 5.4Y | 1 |
| Satin Finserv Limited INE03K307124 | A- | 11.45% | 10.75% | 1.6Y | 1 |
| ARMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED 2028 INE109C07147 | A | 11.40% | 10.90% | 2.2Y | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do some bonds offer yields above 10%?
Bonds with yields above 10% typically carry higher credit risk — the issuer may have a lower credit rating (A, BBB, or unrated). The higher yield compensates investors for the greater probability of default. Other factors include longer maturity, lower liquidity, and smaller issuer size.
Are high yield bonds safe to invest in?
High yield bonds carry higher risk than AAA or AA rated bonds. The risk includes potential default (issuer unable to pay interest or principal), price volatility, and lower liquidity. Diversifying across multiple issuers and limiting high-yield allocation to 10-20% of your bond portfolio can help manage risk.
How should beginners approach high yield bonds?
Beginners should start with higher-rated bonds (AAA, AA) and gradually explore high-yield options as they build experience. Key steps: understand credit ratings, never invest more than you can afford to lose in high-yield bonds, diversify across issuers, and check the issuer's financial statements before investing.
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