Market Linked Debentures (MLDs)

In todays world where traditional debt instruments have become unsatisfactory for aggressive investors and equity markets remain volatile, Market Linked Debentures (MLDs) have emerged as a compelling alternative — blending the safety of debt with the potential upside of equity.

Market Linked Debentures (MLDs) are structured debt instruments whose returns are linked to the performance of an underlying market index—such as equity indices or gold—rather than offering fixed interest. They are designed to deliver enhanced return potential compared to traditional debt, while retaining a defined payoff structure. In an environment where traditional fixed income struggles to meet return expectations and direct equity exposure feels volatile or uncertain, MLDs occupy a middle ground—offering market participation with predefined outcomes.This structure allows investors to participate in market-linked growth while keeping downside risk contained.Once limited to HNIs and Institutions, with our MLD offering, we have brought this investment product to the mainstream.

How Market Linked Debentures Work?
Investors purchase a non-convertible debenture issued by a regulated entity.
Returns are linked to the performance of an underlying equity or gold index.
Instead of linear equity returns, outcomes follow predefined payoff scenarios.
Many MLDs offer principal protection up to a defined downside level or fixed/capped returns if the index stays within a range.
Payouts typically occur at maturity rather than periodically, making understanding the structure critical.

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