Anchor Your Portfolio with Bonds & Fixed Deposits

Build a dependable income stream and protect your capital with fixed income solutions tailored for
stability, security, and steady returns.

What Are Bonds & Fixed Deposits ?

“Not every part of your investment journey has to be high risk.”

At Helmsman Financial Services, we understand the importance of capital preservation and predictable returns in your investment portfolio. Fixed Deposits (FDs) and Bonds offer you exactly that — safe, stable, and reliable avenues to grow your savings while minimizing risk.

  • Fixed Deposits are savings instruments offered by banks and NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies), providing fixed interest income over a predefined period and backed by strong credit profiles. NBFC FDs often offer slightly higher interest rates than traditional bank FDs, making them an attractive option for informed investors albeit at a higher risk.
  • Bonds are debt instruments issued by governments, corporates, or institutions to raise capital—offering varying returns based on credit quality and tenure.

These instruments are ideal for preserving capital, generating steady cash flows, or parking funds earmarked for short-term goals.

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Benefits of Investing in Bonds & Fixed Deposits

Capital Safety

Both FDs and most bonds are low-risk instruments, ideal for risk-averse investors.

Predictable Income

Enjoy fixed or periodic interest payments, helping with cash flow planning.

Liquidity Options

Some bonds and FDs offer premature withdrawal or secondary market trading. One can also avail loan against fixed deposit to address temporary liquidity needs at reasonable rate of interest.

Tax Efficiency

Recent changes in the Income Tax Act (Budget 2025), have made interest income from fixed income instruments virtually tax-free for individuals with total income up to ₹12 lakh annually, making these products even more attractive for middle-income investors.

Portfolio Diversification

They add balance to your portfolio alongside equities and mutual funds.

2. Estimate Retirement Corpus Needs

We calculate how much you’ll need and account for inflation, longevity, and lifestyle.

3. Craft an Investment & Withdrawal Plan

We design a mix of investments for growth pre-retirement and stable income post-retirement.

4. Track, Adjust & Stay on Course

We help you review the plan regularly and adjust it as life evolves.

Risks to Keep in Mind

While Fixed Deposits and Bonds are generally safe, it’s important to understand below risks :

Interest Rate Risk

Rising rates may reduce the market value of existing bonds.

Credit Risk

The issuer may default, especially with corporate bonds and NCDs.

Inflation Risk

Fixed returns may be eroded by inflation over time.

Premature Withdrawal Penalties

Exiting before maturity might reduce returns.

At Helmsman Financial Services, we carefully assess these risks and guide you in selecting products that align with your risk appetite and financial goals.

Our Approach

Risk-Profiling & Suitability Check

We begin by understanding your financial landscape—your cash flow needs, liquidity preferences, time horizon, and risk appetite. This ensures that your fixed income investments are well-suited to your personal financial goals.

Instrument Selection

Based on your profile, we curate a shortlist of options—from government securities and AAA-rated bonds to high-yield corporate FDs and NCDs—balancing safety, returns, and tax-efficiency.

Compare, Evaluate & Allocate

We guide you in comparing multiple instruments by assessing interest rates, credit ratings, issuer credibility, and maturity profiles. Our goal is to align the right mix of fixed income investments with your unique objectives.

Execution Support

We assist you through the entire execution process—whether it involves placing deposits with NBFCs, subscribing to bond issuances, or transacting via secondary markets. Our partnerships with top-tier brokers and institutions ensure smooth, reliable, and compliant execution.

Tax Benefits

Our role doesn’t end at investment. We actively track changes in credit ratings, interest rate outlook, and issuer fundamentals. We proactively recommend rebalancing or reinvestment strategies as your needs evolve or market conditions shift.

Why Choose us ?

  • In-depth Credit Risk Knowledge : Having worked as a credit rating analyst at CARE Ratings for 3 years, we possess a unique insight into assessing issuer creditworthiness, helping you avoid risky fixed income investments.
  • Best rates : We have tie-ups with multiple leading debt brokers in the industry, enabling us to offer competitive rates and access to exclusive opportunities across issuers.
  • Risk Management : We design your Fixed Deposit and Bond portfolio using smart strategies—diversifying across issuers and credit ratings, managing maturity profiles based on interest rate outlook and credit trends—to balance safety with optimized returns.
  • Ongoing Review : We track credit rating changes and market movements regularly, enabling timely review and rebalancing of your portfolio.

What We Offer

  • Investment in Fixed Deposits across banks, corporates and NBFC’s with competitive interest rates and flexible tenures.
  • Government Bonds (G-Secs & SDLs), PSU Bonds, Corporate Bonds.
  • Tax-Free Bonds, Capital Gains 54EC Bonds, RBI Floating rate bonds.
  • Laddering & Portfolio Allocation Strategies
  • FD/Bond Maturity Tracking
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Secure your capital with stable, interest-yielding investments.