Government Bonds
Government Bonds are fixed-income investment instruments issued by the Government of India or government-backed institutions. They are considered one of the safest options, providing regular interest income and capital safety.
Key Features & Benefits
- High Safety: Backed by the government or reputed institutions, making them low-risk.
- Fixed Interest Income: Earn interest at fixed intervals, semi-annually or annually.
- Diversification: Adds a stable, low-risk component to your portfolio.
- Long-Term Investment: Suitable for conservative investors and retirees.
- Easy Liquidity: Some bonds are listed and can be traded in the secondary market.
HDFC Government Taxable Bond, 2020
The HDFC Government Taxable Bond, 2020 is a secured, non-convertible debt instrument issued by HDFC Ltd., often classified under government or PSU-backed bond category due to its high credit rating and reliability.
IssuerHousing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC Ltd.)
TypeTaxable, secured bond
Tenure7 years
Interest RateFloating around 7.75% p.a.
Credit RatingAAA by CRISIL and ICRA
Mode of PaymentInterest paid half yearly