What if your idle savings could earn 8–13% returns instead of just 3–4% sitting in your bank account? 

In this episode of the Spotlight, host Akshay Datt speaks with Suresh Darak, founder of Bondbazaar, a digital bond investment platform that’s making the fixed-income space accessible to retail investors. With 20+ years in financial services and 13 years focused specifically on bonds, Suresh offers a masterclass in bond investing, debt capital markets, and personal finance strategies for modern India.  

Key Takeaways: 

👉India’s corporate bond market stands at ₹50 lakh crore, growing at 20% CAG 

👉Bonds offer predictable returns, lower volatility, and daily interest accrual 

👉Bondbazaar is building retail-friendly infrastructure for investing in listed and privately placed bonds 

👉SEBI regulations and credit ratings ensure transparency and investor safety 

👉Robo-advisory for bonds is set to make smart investing even more accessible

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Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the speaker, not necessarily the channel