How to invest in debt?

Primarily, there are two ways you can invest in the debt market in India. One way to go about this is to invest in debt instruments directly. This means you can invest in government securities like government bonds and treasury bills. Or, you could invest in corporate bonds, issued by private and public companies. You could also invest directly in the debt market by opening a fixed deposit with a bank. The second way to invest in debt is to take the mutual fund route, with debt funds. Debt funds are mutual funds that invest in debt instruments. They are great for new investors with a low risk appetite. Curious to know more about debt funds? Head to the next chapter to learn more about the characteristics of debt funds.