Bond market, Oct. 24 -- The Indian bond market has been witnessing increased retail interest of late, largely due to the subdued equity market, monetary easing, and increased geopolitical uncertainties.

As rate cuts become more likely, investors are locking into higher yields before they decline further.

Experts point out that segments like AA and A-rated bonds have gained traction among retail participants as they offer a balanced mix of high yields and reasonable credit quality.

More risk-averse investors prefer AA-rated bonds for stability, while those chasing higher returns are exploring select single-A papers after evaluating issuer fundamentals.

Even long-end government securities (G-Secs) are finding renewed interest among reta...