{"id":11249,"date":"2026-01-03T07:18:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T07:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/?p=11249"},"modified":"2026-04-15T06:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T06:54:13","slug":"how-do-nbfc-bonds-compare-to-traditional-bank-bonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/how-do-nbfc-bonds-compare-to-traditional-bank-bonds\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do NBFC Bonds Compare To Traditional Bank Bonds?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When investors look beyond fixed deposits (FDs), bonds issued by NBFCs and banks emerge as popular investment options. While both are debt instruments that promise regular interest payments, they differ in terms of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk profile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulatory oversight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return potential<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking to invest in them?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Before committing funds, read this article to first understand how <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NBFC vs Traditional Bank Bonds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> differ on several parameters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/how-do-nbfc-bonds-compare-to-traditional-bank-bonds\/#What_are_NBFC_Bonds\" >What are NBFC Bonds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/how-do-nbfc-bonds-compare-to-traditional-bank-bonds\/#Some_Common_Types_of_NBFC_Bonds\" >Some Common Types of NBFC Bonds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/how-do-nbfc-bonds-compare-to-traditional-bank-bonds\/#What_are_Traditional_Bank_Bonds\" >What are Traditional Bank Bonds?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/how-do-nbfc-bonds-compare-to-traditional-bank-bonds\/#Types_of_Bank_Bonds\" >Types of Bank Bonds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/how-do-nbfc-bonds-compare-to-traditional-bank-bonds\/#Repayment_Sequence_in_the_Event_of_Liquidation\" >Repayment Sequence in the Event of Liquidation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/how-do-nbfc-bonds-compare-to-traditional-bank-bonds\/#NBFC_vs_Traditional_Bank_Bonds_How_Do_They_Differ\" >NBFC vs Traditional Bank Bonds: How Do They Differ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/how-do-nbfc-bonds-compare-to-traditional-bank-bonds\/#To_Sum_It_Up_Both_NBFC_and_Bank_Bonds_are_Debt_Products_Differing_in_Terms_of_Risk_and_Returns\" >To Sum It Up, Both NBFC and Bank Bonds are Debt Products Differing in Terms of Risk and Returns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/how-do-nbfc-bonds-compare-to-traditional-bank-bonds\/#NBFC_vs_Traditional_Bank_Bond_FAQs\" >NBFC vs Traditional Bank Bond FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/how-do-nbfc-bonds-compare-to-traditional-bank-bonds\/#How_to_evaluate_NBFC_bonds\" >How to evaluate NBFC bonds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/how-do-nbfc-bonds-compare-to-traditional-bank-bonds\/#NBFC_vs_Traditional_Bank_Bond_Which_financial_product_is_safer\" >NBFC vs Traditional Bank Bond: Which financial product is safer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/how-do-nbfc-bonds-compare-to-traditional-bank-bonds\/#Are_unsecured_bonds_subordinated\" >Are unsecured bonds subordinated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/how-do-nbfc-bonds-compare-to-traditional-bank-bonds\/#AT-1_bonds_are_perpetual_Can_I_sell_them_in_the_secondary_market\" >AT-1 bonds are perpetual. Can I sell them in the secondary market?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_NBFC_Bonds\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are NBFC Bonds?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/collections\/nbfc-bonds\">NBFC bonds<\/a> are \u201cdebt instruments\u201d issued by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to raise capital for their lending and business operations. By investing in an NBFC bond, you are simply extending a loan to the issuing NBFC. In return, you receive regular interest and the principal amount at maturity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, NBFC bonds are riskier than bank fixed deposits and offer a comparatively higher interest rate to compensate for this additional risk. Now, to further your understanding, check out the various types of NBFC bonds commonly issued in the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Common_Types_of_NBFC_Bonds\"><\/span><strong>Some Common Types of NBFC Bonds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Realise that NBFCs raise money from investors by issuing different types of debt instruments. Usually, these instruments vary based on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenure\/ duration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return structure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk level<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some are short-term borrowing instruments, while others are meant for long-term funding. As an investor, you can choose from the several options mentioned below, based on your income needs, risk tolerance limit, and investment horizon:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of Instrument<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usual Tenure <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(only an estimate)<\/span><\/i><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return Structure<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Features<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial Papers (CPs)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 1 year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issued at a discount and redeemed at face value<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-term instrument<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually issued to institutional investors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 to 10 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed or periodic interest<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannot be converted into equity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May be secured or unsecured<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market-Linked Debentures (MLDs)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually 1 to 5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linked to market indices or securities<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returns depend on market performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May carry a higher risk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subordinated Debt<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium to long term<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodic interest<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repaid after senior debt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carries a higher credit risk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perpetual Debt<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No maturity date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodic interest (paid as long as the issuer chooses)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The issuer may skip payment when under financial stress<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secured Bonds<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodic interest<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backed by specific assets of the NBFC<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsecured Bonds<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodic interest<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No asset backing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carries a higher risk than secured bonds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: The above table mentions some common NBFC bond types and their features, referred to from secondary sources. Investors must do their own research before investing.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Traditional_Bank_Bonds\"><\/span><strong>What are Traditional Bank Bonds?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like NBFC bonds, \u201cbank bonds\u201d are also loans that investors give to the issuer, which in this case are banks. Such issuing banks usually issue bonds to raise money for their business and meet capital requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In return, the bank also pays interest at regular intervals and returns the original amount to the investor when the bond matures. Usually, bank bonds are considered \u201clow risk\u201d; however, their safety entirely depends on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of bank bond<br \/>\nand<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its position in the repayment hierarchy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, since banks have strong balance sheets and high<a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/credit-ratings-demystified-the-indian-context\/\"> credit ratings<\/a>, this could lower the chance of default compared to many other borrowers. Now, let\u2019s have a look at the different types of bank bonds and their liquidity sequence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Bank_Bonds\"><\/span><strong>Types of Bank Bonds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides accepting demand deposits from the general public, several banks also issue bonds to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise long-term capital<br \/>\nand<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet regulatory capital requirements set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While all bank bonds represent loans from investors to banks, they differ in maturity, repayment priority, and risk level. For more clarity, let\u2019s check out their several types below:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of Bank Bond<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maturity<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interest Payment<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Characteristics<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secured Bonds<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed tenure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backed by specific bank assets<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower risk due to asset backing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsecured Bonds<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed tenure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No asset backing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depends on the bank\u2019s credit strength<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floating Rate Bonds<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed tenure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linked to the benchmark rate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secured or unsecured<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interest rate changes with market rates<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Callable Bonds<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed tenure + comes with a call option<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secured or unsecured<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bank can redeem before maturity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Callable Bonds<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed tenure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secured or unsecured<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannot be redeemed early by the bank<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AT-1 Bonds (Additional Tier &#8211; 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perpetual (no maturity)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDiscretionary\u201d periodic interest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsecured<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the highest risk bank bond as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interest can be skipped<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principal may be written down during financial distress.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subordinated Bonds<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium to long term<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsecured<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repaid after senior creditors and divided into four categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subordinated Tier III bonds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subordinated Tier II bonds (Upper)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subordinated Tier II bonds (Lower)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subordinated Tier I bonds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: The above table mentions some common traditional bank bond types and their features, referred to from secondary sources. Investors must do their own research before investing.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repayment_Sequence_in_the_Event_of_Liquidation\"><\/span><strong>Repayment Sequence in the Event of Liquidation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an issuer bank is liquidated, its available funds are distributed in a predetermined order, known as the repayment hierarchy or liquidity sequence. Investors holding lower-priority instruments face higher <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/how-to-assess-your-risk-tolerance-before-investing\/\">risk<\/a> because repayment happens only after higher-priority claims are settled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a better understanding, check out the repayment order (first to last) below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior secured creditors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subordinated Tier III bonds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subordinated Tier II bonds (Upper)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subordinated Tier II bonds (Lower)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subordinated Tier I bonds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Tier I bonds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equity shareholders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NBFC_vs_Traditional_Bank_Bonds_How_Do_They_Differ\"><\/span><strong>NBFC vs Traditional Bank Bonds: How Do They Differ?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At first glance, <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/\">bonds<\/a> issued by NBFCs and banks look similar, as both are loans where investors earn regular interest. But the real difference lies in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who issues them<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How they are regulated<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where they stand in terms of risk + capital protection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Realise that these factors directly influence returns and investor suitability. Now, to improve your understanding and pick the right financial product, see how <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NBFC vs traditional bank bonds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> differ on various aspects:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NBFC Bonds<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Bank Bonds<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issuer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Banking Financial Companies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduled commercial banks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary Purpose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fund lending and business operations<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet capital and regulatory requirements<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulator<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reserve Bank of India (RBI)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reserve Bank of India (RBI)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparative Returns<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could be higher than traditional bank bonds<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could be lower than NBFC bonds<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Types of Bonds<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial Papers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-convertible debentures (NCDs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market-Linked debentures (MLDs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subordinated debt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Callable and non-callable bonds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floating rate bonds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Tier I (AT-1) bonds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perpetual bonds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short to long term<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mostly medium to long term<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investor Protection by DICGC (Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_It_Up_Both_NBFC_and_Bank_Bonds_are_Debt_Products_Differing_in_Terms_of_Risk_and_Returns\"><\/span><strong>To Sum It Up, Both NBFC and Bank Bonds are Debt Products Differing in Terms of Risk and Returns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So now you know both <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NBFC vs traditional bank bonds <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are two distinct debt instruments that differ in terms of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk profile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creditworthiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interest rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return potential<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bond types\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capital hierarchy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investor protection rules<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an investor, you may pick between these two products based on your risk appetite and the need for capital safety. Still, if you need a reference:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NBFC bonds may suit investors looking to earn higher yields and willing to accept higher credit risk.<br \/>\nand<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank bonds may appeal to investors who prioritize capital protection and stronger regulation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are searching for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/collections\/nbfc-bonds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">list of NBFC bonds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/collections\/private-sector-bank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bank bonds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and want to invest online, you may <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit the Goldenpi platform<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here, you can explore multiple investment options along with important details such as issuer information, credit ratings, coupon rates, and maturity dates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NBFC_vs_Traditional_Bank_Bond_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>NBFC vs Traditional Bank Bond FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_evaluate_NBFC_bonds\"><\/span><strong>How to evaluate NBFC bonds?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before investing in any NBFC bonds, you may first look at their credit rating [AAA (highest) to D (junk)] issued by leading agencies like CRISIL, ICRA, Acuite, and more. Next, assess its\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">balance sheet strength, asset quality, and repayment track record. Also, check whether the bond is secured or unsecured, its maturity period, and interest payment terms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NBFC_vs_Traditional_Bank_Bond_Which_financial_product_is_safer\"><\/span><strong>NBFC vs Traditional Bank Bond: Which financial product is safer?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per industry understanding, traditional bank bonds could be safer than NBFC bonds. That\u2019s largely because banks operate under tighter regulatory oversight, maintain higher capital reserves, and usually carry stronger credit ratings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_unsecured_bonds_subordinated\"><\/span><strong>Are unsecured bonds subordinated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, unsecured bonds are senior bonds, which are ranked above subordinated debt instruments [Tier I, Tier II (Upper + Lower), and Tier III bonds] in the repayment hierarchy. The term \u201cunsecured\u201d only means there is no asset backing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AT-1_bonds_are_perpetual_Can_I_sell_them_in_the_secondary_market\"><\/span><strong>AT-1 bonds are perpetual. Can I sell them in the secondary market?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, AT-1 bonds can be sold in the secondary market at the prevailing prices. However, some AT-1 bonds have low liquidity, and selling them before they are called by the issuer (by exercising the call option) may lead to capital losses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disclaimer:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This information is for general information purposes only. GoldenPi makes no guarantee on the accuracy of the data provided here; the information displayed is subject to change and is provided on an as-is basis. Nothing contained herein is intended to or shall be deemed to be investment advice, implied or otherwise. Investments in the debt securities\/ municipal debt securities\/ securitised debt instruments are subject to risks, including delay and\/ or default in payment. 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