January 4, 2018 1:43 PM

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7.75% savings bonds to be available from Jan 10

The government has announced the launch of Taxable bonds without any monetary ceiling from Wednesday next week. Bonds are open for investments by Individuals and Hindu Undivided Family. However, Non-Resident Indians are not eligible for making investments in these bonds. The bonds will be issued with a minimum amount of 1,000 rupees and in multiples thereof. The bond will be issued in the demat form. The Bonds will have a maturity of 7 years carrying interest of 7.75 per cent per annum which will be payable half-yearly. Interest on the bonds will be taxable as applicable under Income-tax Act. The Bonds are neither transferable nor tradable in the secondary market.

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