
{"id":4652,"date":"2022-10-14T12:09:32","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T12:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/?p=4652"},"modified":"2026-05-28T12:28:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T12:28:07","slug":"types-of-government-bonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/types-of-government-bonds\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Government Bonds: A Comprehensive Guide for Investors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When building a fixed-income portfolio, understanding the various\u00a0<strong>types of government bonds<\/strong>\u00a0available in India is an important first step. Government securities, commonly referred to as G-Secs, are debt instruments issued by the government to manage fiscal deficits and fund nationwide developmental initiatives. Backed by the sovereign authority of the country, these instruments represent some of the most stable debt options available in the Indian financial market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we break down how\u00a0<strong>govt bonds<\/strong>\u00a0operate, detail the primary\u00a0<strong>types of bonds<\/strong>\u00a0available, and analyze key factors to consider when choosing which\u00a0<strong>bonds to buy<\/strong>\u00a0in May 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/types-of-government-bonds\/#What_are_Government_Bonds_and_How_Do_They_Work\" >What are Government Bonds and How Do They Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/types-of-government-bonds\/#Core_Bond_Market_Data_May_2026\" >Core Bond Market Data (May 2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/types-of-government-bonds\/#What_are_the_Five_Types_of_Bonds\" >What are the Five Types of Bonds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/types-of-government-bonds\/#What_are_the_4_Types_of_Bonds_Issued_by_the_Government\" >What are the 4 Types of Bonds Issued by the Government?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/types-of-government-bonds\/#Key_Considerations_When_Selecting_Bonds_to_Buy\" >Key Considerations When Selecting Bonds to Buy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/types-of-government-bonds\/#Closing_Thoughts\" >Closing Thoughts&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/types-of-government-bonds\/#Types_of_Government_Bonds_FAQs\" >Types of Government Bonds FAQ&#8217;s<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Government_Bonds_and_How_Do_They_Work\"><\/span><b>What are Government Bonds and How Do They Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Government bonds are formal debt contracts. When you invest in these securities, you lend capital to either the Central Government of India or individual State Governments. In exchange, the issuing authority promises to pay periodic coupon (interest) payments and return the principal amount upon maturity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Because these instruments are backed by sovereign commitment, they carry negligible credit risk. Investors looking for\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/government-securities\">secured gov bonds<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0should note that government-issued bonds do not require physical collateral or asset backing; rather, they are backed by the taxing and revenue-generating power of the issuing sovereign<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Core_Bond_Market_Data_May_2026\"><\/span>Core Bond Market Data (May 2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure full transparency under SEBI&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/\">Online Bond Platform Provider<\/a> (OBPP) guidelines, the table below provides the core metrics for representative government securities and State Development Loans (SDLs) actively traded in the secondary market<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Issuer Name<\/td><td>Tenor \/ Security<\/td><td>Credit Rating (with Agency)<\/td><td>Nature (Secured\/Unsecured)<\/td><td>Yield to Maturity (YTM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Government of India<\/strong><\/td><td>5 Years (6.36% GS 2031)<\/td><td>Sovereign (Unrated by domestic agencies due to sovereign backing)<\/td><td>Unsecured (Sovereign Backing)<\/td><td>6.86%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Government of India<\/strong><\/td><td>9 Years (6.48% GS 2035)<\/td><td>Sovereign (Unrated by domestic agencies due to sovereign backing)<\/td><td>Unsecured (Sovereign Backing)<\/td><td>7.02%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>State Government of Rajasthan<\/strong><\/td><td>5 Years (7.43% RJ SGS 2031)<\/td><td>Sovereign (Unrated by domestic agencies due to sovereign backing)<\/td><td>Unsecured (Sovereign Backing)<\/td><td>7.43%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>State Government of Uttar Pradesh<\/strong><\/td><td>12 Years (7.57% UP SGS 2038)<\/td><td>Sovereign (Unrated by domestic agencies due to sovereign backing)<\/td><td>Unsecured (Sovereign Backing)<\/td><td>7.67%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For detailed calculation of YTM, please visit our website <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/what-is-yield-to-maturity\/\">YTM Calculation<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Five_Types_of_Bonds\"><\/span>What are the Five Types of Bonds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>o understand the broader fixed-income landscape, it helps to answer a common investor question:\u00a0<strong>What are the five types of bonds?<\/strong>\u00a0While government securities form the bedrock of capital preservation, the entire Indian fixed-income ecosystem is broadly categorized into five segments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Government Securities (G-Secs):<\/strong>\u00a0Issued by the Central Government to fund national infrastructure and public expenditure. These carry the highest credit safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>State Development Loans (SDLs):<\/strong>\u00a0Issued by individual state governments to meet their respective budgetary requirements and development plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Bonds:<\/strong>\u00a0Issued by corporate entities where the government holds a majority stake (such as NHAI or REC). These can be taxable or tax-free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corporate Bonds:<\/strong>\u00a0Debt instruments issued by private sector corporations and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to fund expansion. These are rated by credit agencies (like CRISIL or ICRA) based on repayment capacity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Municipal Bonds (Muni Bonds):<\/strong>\u00a0Issued by local municipal corporations or urban local bodies to finance localized infrastructure projects such as roads, water systems, and schools.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recent Post:<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:latest-posts {\"postsToShow\":3,\"postLayout\":\"grid\",\"displayFeaturedImage\":true,\"featuredImageAlign\":\"center\",\"featuredImageSizeSlug\":\"large\",\"addLinkToFeaturedImage\":true} \/--><style data-type=\"vc_shortcodes-custom-css\"><\/style>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_4_Types_of_Bonds_Issued_by_the_Government\"><\/span>What are the 4 Types of Bonds Issued by the Government?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When focusing exclusively on sovereign-backed issuances, investors often ask:&nbsp;<strong>What are the 4 types of bonds<\/strong>&nbsp;under the government umbrella? The four primary government securities available to retail investors in India are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Treasury Bills (T-Bills)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Treasury Bills are short-term debt instruments issued only by the Central Government. They do not pay periodic interest. Instead, they are <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/collections\/bonds-at-discounted-price\">zero-coupon bonds<\/a> issued at a discount to their face value and redeemed at par upon maturity. In May 2026, standard secondary market yields across key tenors are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>91-Day T-Bill YTM:<\/strong>\u00a0~5.52%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>182-Day T-Bill YTM:<\/strong>\u00a0~5.75%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>364-Day T-Bill YTM:<\/strong>\u00a0~5.97%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>For detailed calculation of YTM, please visit our website <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/what-is-yield-to-maturity\/\">YTM Calculation<\/a>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Dated Government Securities (G-Secs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are long-term\u00a0<strong>types of government bonds<\/strong>\u00a0that offer a fixed or floating interest rate. The interest (coupon) is typically paid out semi-annually. Maturities for G-Secs can range anywhere from 5 years up to 40 years, serving as a cornerstone for long-term institutional and retail portfolios alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><i>A. Fixed Rate Bonds<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>Fixed rate <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bond&#8217;s coupon rate is constant for its entire life as a government obligation. In other words, regardless of changes in market rates, the interest rate stays the same throughout the investment period.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, an investor might purchase a fixed-rate bond from the government with a face value of Rs. 1000 and a coupon rate of 10%. The bond&#8217;s term is 10 years, and the payment schedule is either semi-annual or annual. Following that, the investor would get Rs. 50 (5%) every six months and Rs. 100 (10%) every year for the following ten years. While the market rate may fluctuate greatly, the coupon rate on this bond will not change at all.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><b>B. Floating Rate Bonds<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonds usually have a specified coupon rate or interest rate. However,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/rbi-floating-rate-savings-bonds-explained\/\">floating rate bond<\/a>, on the other hand, is a type of debt obligation without a fixed coupon rate and instead has an interest rate that changes according to the benchmark from which it is taken. Benchmarks are tools of the market that have an impact on the national economy. Examples of benchmarks for a floating rate bond are the repo rate and the reverse repo rate.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have got confused now, about how this is going to work out \u2013 don\u2019t worry let us illustrate with an example.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bond Price Rs. 1000<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quoted margin \u2013 4% (It will not change the entire tenure of the bonds)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liable \u2013 6 months&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liable rate \u2013 1%<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenure \u2013 2 years<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then the investor gets the following after the six months<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4% (quoted margin) + 1% liable rate at the time of purchase = Rs.50&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since every six months\u2019 the liable rate changes, if it increases to 2%&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then the investor will receive it after one year \u2013&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4% (quoted margin) + 2% liable rate since it is reversed = Rs.60&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the bonds also will come up CAP which means \u2013 the coupon rate can go a maximum of 6%, not beyond that.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, Coupon rate is 5 % and the liable rate is 1.5 % then it is 6.5%. It cannot be paid to the investors because the CAP rate is 6%, it should not go beyond. Therefore, the investors will only receive 6% irrespective of the liable rate changes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><em>C. Capital Indexed Bonds<\/em><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonds known as &#8220;Capital Indexed Bonds&#8221; (CIBs) have periodic adjustments made to their capital value and interest payments to account for fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Typically, a fixed rate of interest is charged on the recalculated face value. Investors receive the bond&#8217;s adjusted face value along with the final coupon calculated from the modified face value when the bond matures.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><em>D.<\/em> <em>Inflation Indexed Bonds<\/em><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflation Index bonds (IIBs) are where the principal amount and the interest payment are linked to an inflation index. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the Wholesale Price Index may be used as an indicator of inflation. Investing in these <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bonds<\/a> ensures steady real profits. Additionally, it might protect the investor&#8217;s portfolio from inflation rates.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Governments issue Inflation Index bonds&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bond price \u2013 R.1000&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interest rate or coupon rate \u2013 CPI (The consumer Price Index)<\/span><b> +<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5%&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here the interest rate of 5% would remain constant and CPI may change based on inflation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenure \u2013 5 years&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment \u2013 Semi-Annually&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the 6 months if the inflation is 8 % then the investor would be receiving&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">= 8 % + 5 % = 13%<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">= Rs.130&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the year if the inflation is 6% then the investors would be receiving&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">= 6 % + 5 % = 11 %<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">= Rs.110<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Must Read: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/how-does-inflation-affect-bond-price\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_Types_of_government_bonds\">How does Inflation Affect Bond Price?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><em>E. Bonds with Call or Put Option<\/em><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These bonds include a <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/what-is-a-call-date\/\">call option<\/a> that gives the issuer the opportunity to repurchase the <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bond<\/a> or a sell option that gives the investor the option to sell the bond to the issuer (put option). Only five years after the date of issue will the investor or issuer be able to exercise their rights.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bond Price \u2013 Rs. 1000&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenure \u2013 10 years&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government can buy back the same bond at the same price Rs. after the completion of 5 years before the maturity period (10 years). If only the government wants to re-purchase the bond.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the same way, the investors can sell the bond to the government at the same price which they had purchased five years before.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><em>F. Special Securities<\/em><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Government of India also occasionally issues special securities to companies like Oil Marketing Companies, Fertilizer Companies, the Food Corporation of India, etc. under the market borrowing program as payment in place of cash subsidies. These securities are known as oil bonds, fertilizer bonds, and food bonds, respectively. These securities are often long-dated and have a little larger coupon than the yield of similarly dated assets with a similar maturity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example companies \u2013 Indian Oil, Hindustan Fertiliser Corporate limited,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><em>G. STRIPS &#8211; Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities<\/em><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities is referred to as STRIPS. Here, a fixed-rate bond&#8217;s cash flow is transformed into separate security. The secondary market is where they are traded after that. Additionally, they resemble zero-coupon bonds in many ways. They are made from the securities that already exist, though.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m sure you might be confused with the definition of STRIPS. Let us understand with an example.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bond price Rs.1000<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coupon rate \u2013 10 %&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenure \u2013 5 years&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment mode- Semi-Annually&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let\u2019s apply the STRIPS concept- since it\u2019s a 5-year bond and the payment period is semiannual; the bonds will be stripped into 10 semiannual coupons and each coupon will be treated as a standalone coupon bond. The final payment of the principal payment also will be treated as a standalone zero-coupon bond.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here the investor either can trade the coupon rate or principal amount separately&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><i>H. Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB)<\/i>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are so dramatically attached to its physical gold, but <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/gold-bonds\/gold-bonds-vs-sovereign-gold-bonds\/\">Sovereign Gold bond (SGB)<\/a> online issued by the government. The best part is the interest on these bonds falls under tax exemption for individual taxation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum investment in the Bonds shall be one gram with a maximum limit of subscription per fiscal year of 4 kg for individuals, the nominal value of the bonds will be determined in Indian Rupees using the three last working days of the week before the subscription period&#8217;s simple average closing price of gold with a purity of 999.9, as announced by the India Bullion and Jewelers Association Limited.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For investors applying online and making a payment in response to their application via digital means, the issue price of the Gold Bonds will be Rs. 50 per gram less than the nominal value.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bonds will accrue interest at a fixed rate of 2.50 percent (annually) on the nominal value.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last interest payment will be due along with the principal at maturity and will be made in half-yearly installments.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Must Read: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/what-is-sovereign-gold-bond\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_Types_of_government_bonds\">What is Sovereign Gold Bond?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><em>I. Zero Coupon Bonds\u00a0<\/em><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of bonds give monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual interest based on the coupon rate; but zero-coupon bonds do not have any such interest. With a zero bond, you purchase the <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/list-of-a-rated-bonds\/\">bond<\/a> at a discount from its face value and are paid the face amount when the bond expires rather than receiving interest payments.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us take an example.<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The actual face value \u2013Rs. 10000&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You buy it at a discount price \u2013 Rs 7000<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenure or lock-in period &#8211; 5 years&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the five years, you will receive Rs. 10000 (which was the face value of the bond while you were purchasing)&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This situation can vary if the market fluctuates, and the face value can be lesser than the purchase price.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us take an example.<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The actual face value \u2013Rs. 10000&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You buy at a discount price \u2013 Rs 7000<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenure or lock-in period &#8211; 5 years<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the five years, if the same bond is trading at Rs. 6500 then you will receive only Rs. 6500 due to the market fluctuation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;You can also sell the same bond before maturity in the secondary market. The face value can depend on the again the market condition. It can be sold at a discount price or a higher price.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Post:<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 aligncenter wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/step-up-bonds-in-india\/\" aria-label=\"Step Up Bonds in India: Meaning, How They Work, and Should You Invest?\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/01142246\/Step-up-Bonds-2-1-1024x445.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Step-up Bonds\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/01142246\/Step-up-Bonds-2-1-1024x445.png 1024w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/01142246\/Step-up-Bonds-2-1-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/01142246\/Step-up-Bonds-2-1-768x334.png 768w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/01142246\/Step-up-Bonds-2-1-1536x668.png 1536w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/01142246\/Step-up-Bonds-2-1.png 1774w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/step-up-bonds-in-india\/\">Step Up Bonds in India: Meaning, How They Work, and Should You Invest?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/indias-bloomberg-bond-index-inclusion\/\" aria-label=\"India&#8217;s Bloomberg Bond Index Inclusion: What It Means For Retail Investors\u00a0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/15065028\/Indias-Bloomberg-Bond-Index-inclusion-1024x486.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"India&#039;s Bloomberg Bond Index inclusion\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/15065028\/Indias-Bloomberg-Bond-Index-inclusion-1024x486.png 1024w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/15065028\/Indias-Bloomberg-Bond-Index-inclusion-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/15065028\/Indias-Bloomberg-Bond-Index-inclusion-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/15065028\/Indias-Bloomberg-Bond-Index-inclusion-1536x729.png 1536w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/15065028\/Indias-Bloomberg-Bond-Index-inclusion.png 1821w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/indias-bloomberg-bond-index-inclusion\/\">India&#8217;s Bloomberg Bond Index Inclusion: What It Means For Retail Investors\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/municipal-bonds-in-india\/\" aria-label=\"Municipal Bonds in India: What Retail Investors Should Know Before Investing\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/08110157\/municipal_bonds_india_1160x550-1024x486.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"municipal_bonds_india_1160x550\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/08110157\/municipal_bonds_india_1160x550-1024x486.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/08110157\/municipal_bonds_india_1160x550-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/08110157\/municipal_bonds_india_1160x550-768x364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/08110157\/municipal_bonds_india_1160x550.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/municipal-bonds-in-india\/\">Municipal Bonds in India: What Retail Investors Should Know Before Investing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. State Development Loans (SDLs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SDLs are\u00a0<strong>govt bonds<\/strong>\u00a0issued by individual state governments rather than the central authority. While they carry a similar sovereign risk profile due to RBI management, states borrow at yields that reflect their individual fiscal health. This typically results in SDLs offering a higher yield (often 50 to 80 basis points higher) compared to corresponding Central G-Secs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SGBs are government securities denominated in grams of gold. They offer a practical alternative to physical gold investment. SGBs pay a fixed nominal interest rate (typically 2.50% per annum on the initial investment value) and are structured to mature after 8 years, with capital gains fully tax-exempt if held until maturity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>5. Cash Management Bills (CMBs)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Indian financial sector, cash management bills are new securities.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This security was first made available in 2010 by the Indian government and the Reserve Bank of India. Cash management bills are issued to cover short-term inconsistencies in the government of India&#8217;s financial flow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>RBI issues the bills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on behalf of the government.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treasury bills and cash management bills are both short-term securities that are issued when necessary.\u00a0However, the main distinction between the two is the maturity period<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMBs are an extremely short-term investment option because they are issued with maturity duration of fewer than 91 days.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, if a Cash management bill has a face value of Rs.50, we can purchase it for Rs. 45 and receive Rs. 50 at end of the maturity period, which is typically 60 days. Due to the short maturity period, there is no interest payment in this case. However, a discount is received as payment for purchasing the Cash Management bill.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Considerations_When_Selecting_Bonds_to_Buy\"><\/span>Key Considerations When Selecting Bonds to Buy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When evaluating\u00a0<strong>bonds to buy<\/strong>, matching the asset&#8217;s features with your financial profile is essential. Keep these parameters in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yield to Maturity (YTM):<\/strong>\u00a0Always evaluate the YTM rather than focusing solely on the coupon rate. YTM accounts for the bond&#8217;s current market price, coupon payments, and the time remaining until maturity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Investment Tenor:<\/strong>\u00a0Ensure the maturity of the G-Sec or SDL aligns with your liquidity needs, as selling bonds in the secondary market prior to maturity exposes you to interest rate fluctuations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taxation:<\/strong>\u00a0Interest income earned from Central G-Secs and SDLs is fully taxable according to your applicable income tax slab rates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Closing_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Closing Thoughts&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s significant to have a better option for your portfolio because Government issues a wide variety of government securities. You can select the G-Sec that best fits your investment timeline because tenure is one of the key distinctions from other instruments. Government bonds or G-sec not only provide assurance of better returns <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and comes with less risker than other types of bonds.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Government_Bonds_FAQs\"><\/span>Types of Government Bonds FAQ&#8217;s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779969091363\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. <strong>Can government bonds be redeemed before maturity?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Callable bond can be redeemed by the issuer before it's maturitu date. They are typically issued with a face value and a maturity date, at which point the bonds can be redeemed for the face value&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:9089,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;16&quot;:11}\">Callable bond can be redeemed by the issuer before it&#8217;s maturity date. They are typically issued with a face value and a maturity date, at which point the bonds can be redeemed for the face value<\/span><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779969103153\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. <strong>What is the minimum amount to invest in bond?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;The minimum amount to invest in savings bons is Rs 1000 and in multiples thereof. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:897,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">The minimum amount to invest in savings bons is Rs 1000 and in multiples thereof. <\/span><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779969113298\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. <strong>Are govt bonds tax free?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Government bonds in India are not tax free. However, the interest earned on these bonds is exempt from tax. This means that you will not have to pay any tax on the interest you earn from investing in government bonds. For example, interest on certain municipal bonds may be exempt from federal and state taxes. Capital gains from the sale of government bonds are also generally taxable.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Government bonds in India are not tax free. However, the interest earned on these bonds is exempt from tax. This means that you will not have to pay any tax on the interest you earn from investing in government bonds. For example, interest on certain municipal bonds may be exempt from federal and state taxes. Capital gains from the sale of government bonds are also generally taxable.<\/span><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779969169594\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. What are the five types of bonds?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bonds are fixed-income investments where you lend money to an entity (a company or government) that borrows the funds for a defined period at a variable or fixed interest rate. Bonds are classified primarily by their issuer and unique structural features <br><br>1. Government Bonds<br>2. Corporate Bonds<br>3. Municipal Bonds<br>4. Zero Coupon Binds<br>5. Convertible Bonds<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779969222908\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. Which government bond is best?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The &#8220;best&#8221; government bonds depend on your financial goals. In India, sovereign-backed instruments offer distinct advantages for safety, tax benefits, or higher yields: <br>1. RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds<br>2. Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) &#8211; Discontinued<br>3. <strong>Section 54EC Bonds<\/strong><br>4. State Government-Guaranteed Bonds<br>5. Central Government Dated Securities<br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779969233826\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q6. Can I buy Govt Bonds Directly<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can buy government bonds (G-Secs) directly. In India, retail investors can bypass intermediaries and access government securities, Treasury Bills (T-Bills), and State Development Loans (SDLs) through three primary channels<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This information is for general information purposes only. GoldenPi makes no guarantee on the accuracy of the data provided here; the information displayed is subject to change and is provided on an as-is basis. 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