STRUCTURED FIXED INCOME

Market Linked Debentures (MLDs)

Combine the defensive security of fixed-income instruments with the upside return potential of benchmark equity indices such as the Nifty 50 or 10-year G-Sec yields.

CRISIL / ICRA Rated 100% Principal Protection Pre-Defined Formulas
Market Linked Debentures

Mechanics & Structure

Understanding Market Linked Debentures

MLDs are SEBI-regulated, CRISIL/ICRA/CARE rated debt instruments whose final payoff is tied to the performance of an underlying financial market index.

Principal Protection Structures

100% of your invested principal is protected upon maturity, even if the underlying equity index falls over the investment tenure.

Index-Linked Upside Participation

When the benchmark (e.g. Nifty 50) hits predefined upside levels, you receive handsome structured coupons (typically 9% to 13% IRR).

Credit Rating & Demat Safety

Issued by leading NBFCs with 'AAA' or 'AA' ratings. Held electronically in NSDL/CDSL Demat and listed on the BSE/NSE for enhanced transparency.

Asymmetric Payoff Architecture

Downside Shield with Upside Equity Growth

Unlike direct equities which carry complete drawdown risk during market contractions, principal-protected MLDs establish a 100% capital preservation floor while capturing pre-defined coupon gains during market advances.

Market Scenario Payoff Comparison 100% Principal Protected Structure
Market Movement (e.g. Nifty 50) Direct Equity Investment Capital-Protected MLD
Severe Bear Market (Index Falls -25%)
-25% Capital Loss 0% Loss · 100% Principal Returned
Rangebound Market (Index 0% to +5%)
Flat 0% to +5% Gain 100% Principal + Predefined Coupon
Bull Rally (Index Advances +25%+)
Market Return (~25% Gain) Pre-Agreed 10% – 13% IRR Coupon
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Capital Preservation

Initial investment principal returned at maturity by the rated issuer, dampening portfolio drawdown.

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Formula-Driven Payoff

Rules-based mathematical formulas transparently outlined in the Information Memorandum upfront.

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Demat Holding & Listing

Credited directly to your NSDL/CDSL demat account and listed on stock exchanges for complete safety.

Explore Current MLD Tranches & Issues

Contact our Surat distribution desk for current issuance calendars, credit ratings, and payoff structures.