Government Savings Bonds

DBT saves ₹3.48 trillion, reshapes India's welfare delivery system : Report

With cumulative savings of Rs 3.48 lakh crore, DBT has drastically reduced leakages, curbing the misuse of funds that previously plagued welfare programs

Govt to discontinue 7.75% taxable savings bonds scheme from May 28

The bonds were issued in January 2018 for residents and Hindu Undivided Family (or HUF) members, and became instantly popular.

RBI's Savings Bond a good investment option for risk-averse investors

Go for half-yearly payouts if you seek regular income

'Safest' 8% bond not being closed; govt only replaced it with 7.75% scheme

After drawing flak for closing the most sought-after investment instrument, particularly among senior citizens, Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg clarifies only the rate has been tweaked

Finance Ministry to relaunch GoI bonds with 7.75% rate

At 7.75% interest, the instrument has the highest returns when compared to other fixed-income products