: A growing category in 2026, these specifically fund "green" projects like solar parks or electric bus fleets. 2. Market Outlook for 2026
: Current yields for municipal bonds typically range between 7.5% and 10% , which is often higher than traditional fixed deposits (FDs). guide to buying municipal bonds
: These are backed by the "full faith and credit" of the issuing city or state. They rely on the municipality's general taxing power (like property taxes) to repay bondholders. : A growing category in 2026, these specifically
: The Union Budget 2026-27 introduced a ₹100 crore incentive for any city issuing bonds exceeding ₹1,000 crore. This is expected to bring higher-tier cities like Ahmedabad, Surat, and Bengaluru into the market with better liquidity. : A growing category in 2026