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Why retail investors chasing higher returns in bonds are running into hidden risks
Published 2026-05-28 · Bazaar Watch Research
- Indian savers are increasingly shifting towards corporate bonds and online debt platforms.
- Many retail investors are underestimating credit, liquidity, and product risks in these instruments.
- Falling fixed deposit rates are prompting Indian savers to seek higher returns.
- The allure of high yields in corporate bonds attracts investors away from traditional savings.
- Indian retail investors chasing high yields in corporate bonds face elevated risks.
- Users of online debt platforms are particularly exposed to hidden credit and liquidity issues.
- Carefully evaluate creditworthiness, liquidity, and product structures before investing in bonds.
- Diversify your portfolio and avoid concentrating funds solely on high-yield debt instruments.