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Bond versus debenture

sumit jain (.) (844 Points)

27 April 2011

difference between bond & debentures??

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Arniv Sharda (CA Final) (3006 Points)
Replied 27 April 2011

diff b/w a bond and debenture is

bonds are unsecured and debentures are secured

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The two words can be used interchangeably. We use the word bonds to refer to debt securities issued by government, semi-government bodies and public sector financial institutions and companies. We use the word debentures to refer to the debt securities issued by private sector companies

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Ankit Jain (Article (Final)) (110 Points)
Replied 27 April 2011

bond can not be for short term. however debenture may be for short term

vishal (student) (83 Points)
Replied 27 April 2011

Originally posted by : Arniv Sharda - stroke of wind
	diff b/w a bond and debenture is bonds are unsecured and debentures are secured

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Ramalingam K (Founder & Director - Holistic Investment Planners (P) Limited) (21077 Points)
Replied 09 May 2014

REC 8.71% Tax-Free Bonds Issue – August 2013: The Bond to Bond With

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