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AT-1 bonds explained: Perpetual debt, call options and the risk of losing your investment

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The Supreme Court’s ruling on YES Bank’s ₹8,415 crore AT-1 bond write-off has renewed attention on these high-risk debt instruments. Here’s how AT-1 bonds work, why they offer higher returns, and what investors need to know about perpetual maturity, call options and the risk of losing their principal.

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