{"id":16353,"date":"2026-09-25T10:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T04:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/?p=16353"},"modified":"2026-09-24T18:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T12:43:49","slug":"upi-mdr-on-bond-investment-why-you-wont-pay-extra-for-buying-bonds-via-upi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/upi-mdr-on-bond-investment-why-you-wont-pay-extra-for-buying-bonds-via-upi\/","title":{"rendered":"UPI MDR on Bond Investment: Why You Won&#8217;t Pay Extra for Buying Bonds via UPI"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gpi-custom-widget-box\" style=\"border-left-color: #0066cc; background-color: #f0f7ff;\">\n<div class=\"gpi-custom-widget-title\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\">\ud83d\udcdd Quick Summary:<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"gpi-custom-widget-h2-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPI_just_got_a_new_MDR_framework_from_October_15_2026_but_bond_buyers_have_little_to_worry_about_Heres_a_full_breakdown_of_how_the_new_merchant_charges_work_why_capital_market_transactions_including_bonds_sit_in_a_separately_discounted_bracket_and_why_the_cost_structurally_cant_reach_your_wallet\"><\/span><strong>UPI just got a new MDR framework from October 15, 2026, but bond buyers have little to worry about. Here&#8217;s a full breakdown of how the new merchant charges work, why capital market transactions (including bonds) sit in a separately discounted bracket, and why the cost structurally can&#8217;t reach your wallet.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve bought a government bond, an SGB, or a corporate bond via UPI on RBI Retail Direct or a bond platform recently, you may have seen the recent headlines and wondered: is my next transaction about to get more expensive? The government has just introduced a 0.4% MDR on UPI payments above \u20b92,000 to merchants, which is a big deal, considering it&#8217;s the first time such a charge has been applied to UPI merchant transactions since the zero-MDR regime started back in January 2020. <\/p><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 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><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\/upi-mdr-on-bond-investment-why-you-wont-pay-extra-for-buying-bonds-via-upi\/#UPI_just_got_a_new_MDR_framework_from_October_15_2026_but_bond_buyers_have_little_to_worry_about_Heres_a_full_breakdown_of_how_the_new_merchant_charges_work_why_capital_market_transactions_including_bonds_sit_in_a_separately_discounted_bracket_and_why_the_cost_structurally_cant_reach_your_wallet\" >UPI just got a new MDR framework from October 15, 2026, but bond buyers have little to worry about. Here&#8217;s a full breakdown of how the new merchant charges work, why capital market transactions (including bonds) sit in a separately discounted bracket, and why the cost structurally can&#8217;t reach your wallet.<\/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\/upi-mdr-on-bond-investment-why-you-wont-pay-extra-for-buying-bonds-via-upi\/#What_Is_the_New_UPI_MDR_Framework\" >What Is the New UPI MDR Framework?<\/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\/upi-mdr-on-bond-investment-why-you-wont-pay-extra-for-buying-bonds-via-upi\/#The_MDR_Slabs_at_a_Glance\" >The MDR Slabs at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/upi-mdr-on-bond-investment-why-you-wont-pay-extra-for-buying-bonds-via-upi\/#Capital_Market_UPI_Payments_Why_the_MDR_Is_Only_002\" >Capital Market UPI Payments: Why the MDR Is Only 0.02%<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/upi-mdr-on-bond-investment-why-you-wont-pay-extra-for-buying-bonds-via-upi\/#Does_UPI_MDR_Affect_Bond_Buyers\" >Does UPI MDR Affect Bond Buyers?<\/a><\/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\/upi-mdr-on-bond-investment-why-you-wont-pay-extra-for-buying-bonds-via-upi\/#Does_UPI_MDR_Apply_to_SIPs_and_UPI_AutoPay\" >Does UPI MDR Apply to SIPs and UPI AutoPay?<\/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\/upi-mdr-on-bond-investment-why-you-wont-pay-extra-for-buying-bonds-via-upi\/#What_Could_Change_Risks_in_the_New_UPI_MDR_Framework\" >What Could Change: Risks in the New UPI MDR Framework<\/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\/upi-mdr-on-bond-investment-why-you-wont-pay-extra-for-buying-bonds-via-upi\/#Key_Takeaway_UPI_MDR_and_Bond_Investors_in_India\" >Key Takeaway: UPI MDR and Bond Investors in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/upi-mdr-on-bond-investment-why-you-wont-pay-extra-for-buying-bonds-via-upi\/#MDR_on_Bond_Investment_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >MDR on Bond Investment Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/upi-mdr-on-bond-investment-why-you-wont-pay-extra-for-buying-bonds-via-upi\/#Sources\" >Sources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/upi-mdr-on-bond-investment-why-you-wont-pay-extra-for-buying-bonds-via-upi\/#Disclaimer\" >Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>No surprise, then, that investors are getting a little nervous. But here&#8217;s the thing: the framework that&#8217;s set to kick in on October 15, 2026, has got several layers of protection built in specifically for financial transactions, and bond buyers are actually among the best protected out there. So, let&#8217;s take a closer look at what&#8217;s really going on, beyond just the headlines.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_New_UPI_MDR_Framework\"><\/span><strong>What Is the New UPI MDR Framework?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MDR, or Merchant Discount Rate, is the fee a merchant pays their bank\/payment provider for accepting a digital payment. It&#8217;s not new to commerce, just new to UPI: P2M transactions above \u20b92,000 will attract an MDR of 0.4% <sup>[1]<\/sup>, capped at \u20b9300 for transactions of \u20b975,000 and more, while P2P transactions and merchants receiving up to \u20b91 lakh a month stay exempt. P2P transfers account for roughly 37% of UPI transactions by volume and 70% by value, so this exemption alone covers the bulk of everyday usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MDR, or Merchant Discount Rate, is the fee merchants pay their bank or payment provider for accepting digital payments. This isn\u2019t exactly a new concept in commerce, but it is new to UPI. For P2M transactions over \u20b92,000, there&#8217;s an MDR of 0.4%, capped at \u20b9300 once you hit \u20b975,000. And if you&#8217;re doing P2P transactions or you&#8217;re a small-time merchant making less than \u20b91 lakh a month, you&#8217;re exempt from all this. P2P transfers make up 37% of UPI transactions by volume <sup>[1]<\/sup>, and a staggering 70% by value. So, with this exemption, you&#8217;re covering a huge chunk of everyday transactions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crucially, government data suggests MDR will only apply to around 4% of merchant transactions <sup>[1]<\/sup>, leaving around 96% completely unaffected, either because they&#8217;re below the threshold or they&#8217;re small merchants who get a free pass.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_MDR_Slabs_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>The MDR Slabs at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how the framework breaks down by category:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Transaction Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>MDR Rate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cap<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Who Pays<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>P2P transfers<\/strong><\/td><td>Nil<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>No MDR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>P2M up to \u20b92,000<\/strong><\/td><td>Nil<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>No MDR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Standard P2M above \u20b92,000<\/strong><\/td><td>0.4%<\/td><td>\u20b9300 for \u20b975,000+<\/td><td>Merchant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Railways, telecom, insurance, fuel and agricultural inputs above \u20b92,000<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20b95 per transaction<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Merchant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Capital-market payments<\/strong><\/td><td>0.02%<\/td><td>\u20b9300<\/td><td>Merchant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Small merchants under P2PM, up to \u20b91 lakh\/month via UPI QR<\/strong><\/td><td>Nil<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>No MDR<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: NPCI framework, effective October 15, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital_Market_UPI_Payments_Why_the_MDR_Is_Only_002\"><\/span><strong>Capital Market UPI Payments: Why the MDR Is Only 0.02%<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the part that matters most if you invest regularly. Capital market transactions (payments to mutual funds, securities, and stockbrokers) charge a nominal 0.02% MDR <sup>[1]<\/sup>, capped at \u20b9300, one-twentieth of the standard 0.4% rate. This bracket specifically covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/government-securities\">Government securities<\/a> and bond purchases via RBI Retail Direct or NSE goBID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mutual fund transactions (lump sum and one-time top-ups)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEBI-registered stockbrokers and securities dealers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bond platforms and other regulated investment intermediaries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The category is built around regulated capital-market entities like AMCs, SEBI-registered stockbrokers, securities dealers, and investment platforms. The idea behind the lower rate is to separate investment-related payments from routine retail and commercial transactions. In simple terms, the government didn&#8217;t want to end up taxing people for just participating in formal financial markets, so they carved out this segment early on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s break it down with an example. Say you&#8217;re buying a \u20b9100,000 bond. Under the standard 0.4% rate, that&#8217;d be \u20b9400, but since the \u20b9300 cap kicks in at \u20b975,000 and above, the effective charge is capped at \u20b9300. Under the capital-markets rate of 0.02%, the same transaction would cost just \u20b920, which is nowhere close to the \u20b9300 ceiling. Either way, none of it comes out of your pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest Bond Updates:<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/upi-mdr-on-bond-investment-why-you-wont-pay-extra-for-buying-bonds-via-upi\/\" aria-label=\"UPI MDR on Bond Investment: Why You Won&#8217;t Pay Extra for Buying Bonds via UPI\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/24181312\/UPI-MDR-on-Bond-Investment-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"UPI MDR on Bond Investment\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/24181312\/UPI-MDR-on-Bond-Investment-1024x576.jpg 1024w, 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class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/municipal-bonds\/sebis-municipal-bond-push-targets-indias-86-trillion-urban-infrastructure-gap\/\">SEBI&#8217;s Municipal Bond Push Targets India&#8217;s \u20b986 Trillion Urban Infrastructure Gap<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_UPI_MDR_Affect_Bond_Buyers\"><\/span><strong>Does UPI MDR Affect Bond Buyers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the 0.02% figure above is just a distraction if you&#8217;re worried about your own costs because of one structural rule: merchants who use UPI can&#8217;t pass the MDR on to consumers. And UPI app providers are not allowed to sneak in platform fees or hidden charges either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, whether you&#8217;re buying a bond through RBI Retail Direct, NSE goBID, or some other private platform, the entity getting your payment (what NPCI calls the &#8220;merchant&#8221;) ends up absorbing the MDR itself. That fee then gets shared among all the players involved, like issuer banks, acquiring banks, payment service providers, and UPI app providers, with issuer banks apparently taking the biggest slice of the pie. It&#8217;s a back-end settlement mechanism between banks and platforms, not a checkout charge you&#8217;ll ever see reflected in your bond order value. (Exact revenue-split percentages have varied slightly across early reports, so treat any specific split you see quoted as indicative until NPCI&#8217;s operating circular is finalized.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_UPI_MDR_Apply_to_SIPs_and_UPI_AutoPay\"><\/span><strong>Does UPI MDR Apply to SIPs and UPI AutoPay?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If part of your mutual fund allocation runs through recurring UPI AutoPay mandates, you&#8217;re even further insulated. These mandates are handled separately under the framework, and they don&#8217;t get slapped with the usual MDR on every automated payment. For now, this applies specifically to mutual fund SIPs, but if your bond platform offers a similar recurring investment plan via UPI mandate, it&#8217;s probably a good idea to check with them directly to see if the same rules apply,&nbsp; since the NPCI&#8217;s public guidance hasn&#8217;t explicitly addressed recurring bond purchases yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Could_Change_Risks_in_the_New_UPI_MDR_Framework\"><\/span><strong>What Could Change: Risks in the New UPI MDR Framework<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be fair to the other side of the argument, this framework is still new (barely a month old), and the no-pass-through rule is more of a regulatory guideline than a law set in stone. It&#8217;s worth keeping an eye on whether platforms find indirect ways to recoup their costs, maybe through processing fees, platform charges, or subscription tiers, even if they can&#8217;t technically pass on the MDR itself at checkout. Investors should definitely be paying attention to fee disclosures on their bond platforms over the next few quarters as the framework settles in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaway_UPI_MDR_and_Bond_Investors_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaway: UPI MDR and Bond Investors in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RBI has publicly backed this framework, seeing it as a crucial move towards making India&#8217;s digital payments ecosystem sustainable in the long haul, rather than just a way to earn extra cash from consumers. For bond buyers specifically, two protections stack on top of each other: a steeply discounted 0.02% capital-markets MDR and an outright ban on passing that cost to you. Buying bonds via UPI on October 16, 2026, should feel exactly the same as it did on October 14, just with a slightly more sustainable payment rail behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MDR_on_Bond_Investment_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>MDR on Bond Investment Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790253026323\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. <strong>What is the new UPI MDR framework from October 15, 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">From October 15, 2026, selected UPI merchant transactions will attract a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR). The standard rate for eligible P2M transactions above \u20b92,000 is 0.4%, subject to a \u20b9300 cap, while capital-market transactions have a separate 0.02% MDR, also capped at \u20b9300.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790253037761\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. <strong>Does the new UPI MDR apply to bond purchases?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Eligible capital-market payments, including payments for securities and other qualifying investment transactions, fall under the separate capital-markets MDR category. The applicable rate is 0.02%, subject to the prescribed cap.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790253046950\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. <strong>What is the UPI MDR for capital-market transactions?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The capital-markets category carries an MDR of 0.02%, with a maximum charge of \u20b9300 per transaction under the new framework.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790253057978\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. <strong>Will bond investors have to pay the 0.02% MDR?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The framework does not provide for the MDR to be directly passed on to consumers. Therefore, the investor should not see the 0.02% MDR added separately to the bond purchase amount.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790253067653\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. <strong>Does zero MDR for the investor mean buying bonds through UPI is completely free?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not necessarily. The investor may not bear the MDR, but other costs can apply to a securities transaction, depending on the platform and transaction. These can include brokerage or platform charges, taxes, stamp duty or other applicable costs.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span><strong>Sources<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2310586&amp;lang=1&amp;reg=3\">Press Information Bureau \u2014 UPI Continues to Remain Free for Peer to Peer Transactions and 96% of Merchant Transactions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"gpi-custom-widget-box\" style=\"border-left-color: #0066cc; background-color: #f0f7ff;\">\n<div class=\"gpi-custom-widget-title\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Ready to Invest?<\/div>\n<div class=\"gpi-custom-widget-content\">\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/\">GoldenPi<\/a> to explore current bond options. Compare yields, ratings, and tenures in one place and invest online with as little as \u20b930,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disclaimer\"><\/span>Disclaimer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fixed returns do not constitute guaranteed or assured returns. Investments in corporate debt securities and municipal debt securities\/securitized debt instruments are subject to credit risks, market risks, and default risks, including delay and\/or default in payment. Read all the offer-related documents carefully. This blog\/article should not be construed as financial advice or as an offer or recommendation to buy or sell any security or any products\/services of\/on GoldenPi or any product\/services of its third-party client(s). 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