Expalin about the Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs)
NCDs are plain debenture securities issued by corporations. They are normally medium term in nature, maturing between 1 to 8 years and usually have a repayment schedule staggered over two to three years. They are secured by a collateral backing and credit rated. Interest rate offered on medium term NCDs is generally lower than market rate so many times the companies offer a sop of equity warrants along with NCDs to sweeten the issue. Interest rate on the short term NCDs is in line with market rate and depends upon the quality of the issuer.