The Indian government securities (g-secs) market is considered an institutional market place. But the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is keen to have retail investors invest in these long-term bonds. Expert views:
LOVAII NAVLAKHI,
chief executive officer, International Money Matters Pvt. Ltd
G-secs are a safe investment, if you intend to hold to maturity. But their market prices fluctuate daily. Various complex factors can have an impact—inflation, liquidity, forex flows, demand and supply, RBI policy or expectation of that policy. At the moment, take exposure through mutual funds, and that too, only with the advise of a registered investment adviser with experience.
