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Indian Bond Market Report — Week of March 23, 2026

23 March 20266 min read
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Market Overview

BondDekho tracks bonds across 12 online bond platform providers (OBPPs), with 3,576 total listings.

3,116

Total Bonds

12

Platforms

10.05%

Avg YTM

50

New This Week

Key Takeaways

BondDekho tracks 3,116 bonds across 12 platforms with 3,576 total listings.

The average yield to maturity across all platforms is 10.05%.

50 new bonds were listed this week.

The highest-yielding new bond is AKME FINTRADE (INDIA) LIMITED (BBB+) at 12.50% YTM.

The highest YTM available is 15.30% from AKARA CAPITAL ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED (BBB).

The NBFC sector has the most bonds (228) with an average YTM of 10.30%.

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This Week's Spotlight

AKME FINTRADE (INDIA) LIMITED (BBB+) tops new listings at 12.50% YTM. Click any bond below to compare prices and view full details on BondDekho.

Understanding Ratings

AAA-rated bonds dominate with 745 out of 1,688 rated bonds (44%). Higher ratings generally mean lower default risk but also lower yields. Consider your risk appetite before investing.

Credit Rating Distribution

Across 1,688 rated bonds · Higher rating = lower risk

8006004002000
745
AAA
208
AA
193
AA+
187
A
99
A+
59
AA-
57
A-
57
BBB+
47
BBB
14
BBB-
12
B+
4
BB
4
BB+
1
B
1
D

Ratings by SEBI-registered agencies (CRISIL, ICRA, CARE, etc.)

High Yield Alert

Bonds above 13% YTM are typically rated BBB or lower. The highest YTM (15.30%) comes from AKARA CAPITAL ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED (BBB) — higher yields reflect higher credit risk. Always check the issuer's financials.

Sector Insight

NBFC sector leads with 228 bonds and 10.30% average YTM. Others offers the highest average at 11.59% but with fewer options. Diversification across sectors can help manage risk.

Sector Performance

Average YTM by sector · Bubble = number of bonds

8%9%10%11%12%13%
NBFC
228
10.30%
MSME Loans
24
10.93%
Infrastructure
23
9.18%
Personal Loans
16
10.82%
Gold Loans
15
10.86%
Micro Finance
13
11.45%
Power
13
8.11%
Manufacturing
11
8.83%
Fmcg
7
8.82%
Vehicle Loans
7
10.30%

Disclaimer

BondDekho is a bond comparison platform, not a SEBI-registered investment adviser. All data and analysis in this report is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice, a recommendation, or an endorsement of any bond, platform, or issuer. Bond investments carry risks including credit risk, interest rate risk, and liquidity risk. Past yields do not guarantee future returns. Please consult a SEBI-registered investment adviser before making any investment decisions. Data is sourced from publicly available information on online bond platform providers (OBPPs) and is updated multiple times daily. BondDekho does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this data.

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