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HDFC BANK - 8.05% RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds 2020 ( Taxable)
The government has announced the launch of Floating Rate Savings Bonds, 2020 (Taxable) with an interest rate of 8.05 percent. The bonds will be available for subscription from July 1st, 2023 to 31st December 2023. As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) press release, the interest rate on these bonds will be reset every six months. There is no option to pay interest on a cumulative basis i.e. interest will be payable in every six months instead of having an option to receive it at maturity.
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Why choose this product?
Minimum investment of Rs.1,000
No maximum limit on investment
Floating rate of interest with a Half Yearly interest payout
100% risk free investment option
7 years tenure of the bond from the date of issue with a special provision for premature redemption for Senior Citizens.
Who can invest in it?
An Individual, not being a Non-Resident Indian
A Hindu Undivided Family
Eligibility ?You can apply for the Floating Rate Savings Bonds 2020 (Taxable) if you are:
A person residing in India
In his or her individual capacity, or
In individual capacity on joint basis, or
In individual capacity on anyone or survivor basis, or
On behalf of a minor as father/mother/legal guardian
A Hindu Undivided Family
FAQ
No, these bonds are not transferable.
The tenure of the bond is 7 years from the date of issue. No interest will accrue after the maturity of the bond. The bonds shall be repayable on the expiration of seven years from the date of issue. Premature redemption shall be allowed for specified categories of senior citizens. This is similar to the earlier withdrawn 7.75% RBI Taxable Bonds.
Yes, a nomination facility is available.
The interest income from the bonds is taxable. TDS (This stands for Tax Deducted at Source, which means the tax you have to pay on your salary is already deducted and the net amount is received by you.) is deducted at the time of interest payment as per the prevailing IT rules.
The Bonds will be issued for a minimum amount of Rs. 1000/- (face value) and in multiples thereof.
The tenure of the bond is 7 years from the date of issue. No interest will accrue after the maturity of the bond. Premature redemption facility is allowed for investors in the age group of 60 years and above as per RBI’s Notification.
Interest is payable semi-annually from the date of issue of bonds, up to 30th June / 31st December as the case may be, and thereafter half-yearly for period ending 30th June and 31st December on 1st July and 1st January respectively.
Capital gain tax exemption bonds (U/S 54EC):- FY2025- 2026
(Avail Tax benefit U/s 54EC of Income-tax Act)
Capital Gain Bonds are being issued as ‘Long term specified assets’ within the meaning of Sub-Section 54-EC of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Those desirous of availing exemption from capital gains tax under Section 54 EC may invest in these bonds. Capital Gains arising from the transfer of Long-term capital assets can be invested in these bonds within a period of six months from the date of transfer of the asset for getting exemption from the capital gains tax.
Provisions of section 54EC
As per provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961, any long term capital gains arising from the transfer of any capital asset would be exempt from tax under section 54EC of the Act if:
- The entire capital gain realized is invested within 6 months of the date of transfer in eligible bonds.
- Such investment is held for 5 years
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To avail of capital gain exemption, the bonds so acquired cannot be transferred or converted into money or any loan or advance can be taken on security of such bond within 5 years from the date of acquisition else, the benefit would be withdrawn
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If the amount invested in bonds is less than the capital gains realized, only proportionate capital gains would be exempt from tax
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FEATURES – FY 2025-2026
| Features | IRFC(Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd.) Series IX | PFC (Power Finance Corporation Ltd) Series IX | REC (Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd) Series XIX |
| Rating | ‘AAA/Stable’ by CRISIL, ‘AAA (Stable)’ by ICRA, & ‘AAA/Stable’ by CARE | ‘AAA/Stable’ by CRISIL, ‘AAA (Stable)’ by ICRA, & ‘AAA/Stable’ by CARE | ‘ICRA AAA’ by ICRA Limited. ‘CARE AAA’ by Care Ratings Limited. ‘CRISIL AAA’ by CRISIL Limited. ‘IND AAA’ by India Ratings and Research Private Limited. |
| Coupon / Interest Rate/Yield | 5.25% p.a | 5.25% p.a | 5.25% p.a |
| Tax Status | Taxable | Taxable | Taxable |
| Tax Benefit | SEC 54 EC | SEC 54 EC | SEC 54 EC |
| Minimum (Rs.) | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Maximum (Rs.) | 50 Lacs | 50 Lacs | 50 Lacs |
| Tenure | 5 Years | 5 Years | 5 Years |
| Mode of Interest | Annual | Annual | Annual |