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Why municipal bonds may be next fixed-income theme

The Union Budget introduced a Rs.100 crore incentive for municipal bond issuances exceeding Rs.1,000 crore, aiming to boost India's nascent market. This move encourages large city corporations to tap capital markets for infrastructure projects, complementing existing AMRUT support for smaller issuances. The initiative seeks to foster fiscal discipline and enhance secondary market liquidity.

9 Feb 2026 6:30 am