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Mature Moves—NSE Unveils Fixed-Income Indices with a Clockwork Twist


Updated: June 23, 2025 18:30

Image Source: Business Standard
NSE Indices Ltd, the index solutions business of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), introduced two new target maturity indices as part of its fixed-income offering supplementation. The two new indices are designed to benefit investors who seek stable maturity profiles and passive debt investment strategies.
 
1. The New Indices at a Glance
  • Nifty AAA Financial Services Bond Mar 2028 Index
  • Tracks AAA-rated financial institution, NBFC, housing finance, and private bank bonds.
  • Securities fall due in six months up to March 31, 2028.
  • Nifty AAA Bond Plus G-Sec Mar 2035 30:70 Index
Is composed of a 30:70 mix of AAA-rated corporate debt and government securities (G-Secs).
 
Securities fall due in twelve months up to March 30, 2035.
 
2. Key Features
Both indices are opened at a base level of 1000.
 
Base dates:
  • February 24, 2025 (for the 2028 index)
  • January 1, 2025 (for the 2035 index)
Securities are initially equally weighted and updated every six months.
 
To be used as benchmarks for ETFs, index funds, and structured products.
 
3. Strategic Significance
  • These indices are constructed to be attractive to investors who look for fixed maturity debt portfolios.
  • They also ensure transparency and foreseeability in returns, which are aligned with the growing demand for passive fixed-income securities in India.
Sources: Business Standard, ICICIdirect, Nifty Indices

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