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Indian Bond Market Report — Week of May 18, 2026

18 May 20266 min read
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Market Overview

BondDekho tracks bonds across 12 online bond platform providers (OBPPs), with 3,894 total listings.

3,257

Total Bonds

12

Platforms

10.07%

Avg YTM

14

New This Week

Key Takeaways

BondDekho tracks 3,257 bonds across 12 platforms with 3,894 total listings.

The average yield to maturity across all platforms is 10.07%.

14 new bonds were listed this week.

The highest-yielding new bond is AKARA CAPITAL (BBB) at 13.80% YTM.

The highest YTM available is 15.50% from 13.00 Unifinz Capital India Limited 23 Apr 2028 (BBB-).

The NBFC sector has the most bonds (304) with an average YTM of 10.42%.

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This Week's Spotlight

AKARA CAPITAL (BBB) tops new listings at 13.80% YTM. Click any bond below to compare prices and view full details on BondDekho.

Understanding Ratings

AAA-rated bonds dominate with 749 out of 1,833 rated bonds (41%). Higher ratings generally mean lower default risk but also lower yields. Consider your risk appetite before investing.

Credit Rating Distribution

Across 1,833 rated bonds · Higher rating = lower risk

8006004002000
749
AAA
236
AA
214
A
194
AA+
115
A+
82
A-
76
AA-
66
BBB+
58
BBB
20
BBB-
13
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 (15.50%) comes from 13.00 Unifinz Capital India Limited 23 Apr 2028 (BBB-) — higher yields reflect higher credit risk. Always check the issuer's financials.

Sector Insight

NBFC sector leads with 304 bonds and 10.42% average YTM. Others offers the highest average at 11.83% 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
304
10.42%
MSME Loans
30
10.67%
Infrastructure
27
9.25%
Manufacturing
26
8.84%
Gold Loans
24
10.60%
Personal Loans
23
10.79%
Micro Finance
15
11.38%
Power
14
8.14%
Vehicle Loans
13
10.50%
Fmcg
10
8.89%

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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