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Definition and evolution of leasing in India

Leasing is a contract that allows a company to use an asset for a set period of time in exchange for payment. “Leasing” requires a legal agreement where one party (the lessor) grants another party (the lessee) the right to use an asset for a specified period of time in exchange for regular payments; essentially,…

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Explained: Auction of Government Securities

Government Security (G-Sec) is a tradable instrument issued by the Central Government or the State Governments. The Government concerned acknowledges the Government’s debt obligation. G-Secs is a collective term for T-bills (Treasury Bills) and bonds or dated securities. The instrument’s maturities of less than 1 year are called T-bills and those of more than one…

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Explained: Corporate Bond Market

Corporate bonds are debt securities issued by private and public companies in the market to raise funds from investors. These bonds provide fixed payments of interest and these bonds are less risky investments compared to stocks. The bond market is the collective name given to all trades and issues of debt securities and includes corporate,…

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