According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), private sector companies' investments in bonds and debentures skyrocketed to ₹35,981 crore in the fiscal year 2024-25, a dramatic increase from just ₹224 crore in the previous year. This growth was accompanied by a rise in corporate bond issuances, which reached ₹9.87 lakh crore compared to ₹8.38 lakh crore in FY24. The surge in bond investments is attributed to increased foreign interest following the inclusion of Indian government securities in the JP Morgan index and later the Bloomberg Bond Index. These developments have positively influenced bond prices, making them an attractive investment option. Conversely, investments in equity instruments fell sharply by 62.25% year-on-year to ₹59,945 crore, and mutual fund investments also decreased to ₹3,656 crore from ₹6,700 crore in FY24. The share of external funding sources in total funds rose to 53.6%, reflecting a shift in financing dynamics for private companies.