Is Now the Best Time to Invest in Bonds? RBI Rate Hike Impact Explained

With global interest rates shifting and expectations around RBI policy, investors are assessing whether bonds deserve a place in their portfolios. Vishal Goenka, Co-founder, Indiabonds, explains why diversification across asset classes can be important and discusses the role of short-duration bonds when interest rates are changing. He also explains how bond maturity can provide greater visibility on returns and repayment timelines compared with more volatile assets. The discussion covers bond investing, portfolio diversification, interest-rate movements and how investors can evaluate fixed-income opportunities alongside equities, commodities and fixed deposits.