List of BBB+ Rated Bonds

BBB+ are investment-grade bonds. ICRA, CARE, and India Ratings are some Indian rating agencies that rate PSU and corporate bonds in India. These rating agencies use many factors to determine a company's bond rating, including financial metrics like interest coverage ratios, leverage ratios, etc., and qualitative factors like corporate governance,  industry trends and competitive position. Some of the most common issuers of BBB+ rated bonds are public-sector banks and large private-sector companies.

*Ratings for AA to C may include modifiers, such as "+" or "-", to indicate the relative standing within the category. For example, a rating of CRISIL BBB+ would indicate a stronger standing than a CRISIL BBB. Similarly, a  CRISIL BBB+ bond will have a lower default risk than CRISIL BBB- bond.

High-risk high return and vice versa is a fundamental concept of investment returns. BBB+ bonds have a higher credit risk than BBB-rated bonds and a lower credit risk than BBB bonds, so their returns are adjusted accordingly. If, as an investor, you are looking for investment options that provide capital protection and periodic income, you can consider investing in BBB+ bonds.

BBB-rated bonds are considered to have moderate risks and are backed by collateral, therefore, the risk of default is very low until and unless there is an adverse economic condition that can affect the repayments.

BBB+ bonds offer a reliable investment avenue characterised by regular income, stability, and diversification benefits. Issuers with good financial health and robust management practices back these bonds. You can invest in BBB+ bonds if looking for moderately volatile investment products.