{"id":6812,"date":"2023-11-10T16:42:50","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T16:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/?p=6812"},"modified":"2026-04-14T07:35:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T07:35:40","slug":"government-securities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/","title":{"rendered":"GOVERNMENT SECURITIES"},"content":{"rendered":"<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\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#Current_10_year_G-Sec_Par_Yield_is_7293_as_on_November_10_2023\" >Current 10 year G-Sec Par Yield is 7.293% as on November 10, 2023<\/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\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#What_are_Government_Securities\" >What are Government Securities?<\/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\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#G-SEC_HOLDINGS_IN_INDIA\" >G-SEC HOLDINGS IN INDIA<\/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\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#Advantages_of_Holding_G-sec\" >Advantages of Holding G-sec<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#1_Security_and_Assurance\" >1. Security and Assurance:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#2_Attractive_Yields_amid_Economic_Shifts\" >2. Attractive Yields amid Economic Shifts:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#3_Convenient_Entry_and_Exit\" >3. Convenient Entry and Exit:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#4_Steady_Fixed-Income_Returns\" >4. Steady Fixed-Income Returns:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#5_Tax_Advantage_%E2%80%93_No_TDS\" >5. Tax Advantage &#8211; No TDS:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#6_Versatile_Collateral_Option\" >6. Versatile Collateral Option:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#7_Dematerialized_Convenience\" >7. Dematerialized Convenience:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#What_are_the_limits_for_investors_bidding_amount\" >What are the limits for investors&#8217; bidding amount?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#How_much_will_you_earn_if_you_invest_in_G-sec\" >How much will you earn if you invest in G-sec?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#Taxation_Process_for_G-sec\" >Taxation Process for G-sec<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#KYC_Process\" >KYC Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#Bidding_Period_of_NSE\" >Bidding Period of NSE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#Difference_Between_G-Sec_Strips_and_Treasury_Bills\" >Difference Between G-Sec, Strips and Treasury Bills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#Some_Important_facts_before_you_invest_into_Government_Securities\" >Some Important facts before you invest into Government Securities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#1_What_are_Government_Securities\" >1. What are Government Securities?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#2_Are_Government_Securities_the_same_as_G-Secs\" >2. Are Government Securities the same as G-Secs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/government-securities\/#3_How_do_G-Sec_yields_look_in_2026\" >3. How do G-Sec yields look in 2026?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_10_year_G-Sec_Par_Yield_is_7293_as_on_November_10_2023\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 22px; font-family: Inter;\"><b>Current 10 year G-Sec Par Yield is 7.293% as on November 10, 2023<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Government_Securities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\"><strong>What are Government Securities?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">A &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/government-securities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Government Security<\/a>&#8216; (G-Sec) is a tradable financial instrument issued by either the central or state governments, representing an acknowledgment of their debt obligation. These securities come in two main categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\"><strong>Short-Term:<\/strong> Often known as &#8220;Treasury Bills,&#8221; these have initial maturities of less than a year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\"><strong>Long-Term:<\/strong> Typically referred to as Government Bonds or Dated Securities, these have an original maturity of one year or more. <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/5-tax-filing-requirements-for-bond-investors\/\">Investors<\/a> can conveniently access and purchase these <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/fixed-income\/how-to-invest-in-government-bonds-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">government bonds online<\/a>, streamlining the investment process and making it more accessible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6818 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113857\/4-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"907\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113857\/4-2.png 907w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113857\/4-2-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113857\/4-2-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113857\/4-2-585x275.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">A typical dated fixed coupon G-nomenclature Security includes the following elements: coupon, issuer name, and maturity year. For instance, -7.17% GS 2028 translates to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6819 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113912\/1-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"838\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113912\/1-1.png 838w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113912\/1-1-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113912\/1-1-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113912\/1-1-585x421.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"G-SEC_HOLDINGS_IN_INDIA\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\">G-SEC HOLDINGS IN INDIA<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">The net issuance of dated securities in FY 2022-23 amounted to Rs. 11,05,759 Cr. Looking ahead, the budget for FY 2023-24 outlines ambitious plans with gross market borrowings set at \u20b915,43,000 crore and net market borrowings projected at \u20b911,80,911 crore. These figures underscore the fiscal strategy for the upcoming financial year, reflecting a dynamic approach to managing government securities in the evolving economic landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6816 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113517\/Picture9-1024x697.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113517\/Picture9-1024x697.png 1024w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113517\/Picture9-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113517\/Picture9-768x523.png 768w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113517\/Picture9-1536x1046.png 1536w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113517\/Picture9-1170x797.png 1170w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113517\/Picture9-1920x1307.png 1920w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113517\/Picture9-585x398.png 585w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113517\/Picture9.png 1934w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Source- RBI<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Holding_G-sec\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\">Advantages of Holding G-sec<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Security_and_Assurance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\"><b>1. Security and Assurance:<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Government securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the government, offering one of the safest investment options. Issued by the Reserve Bank of India, they provide a secure haven for investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Attractive_Yields_amid_Economic_Shifts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\"><b>2. Attractive Yields amid Economic Shifts:<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Given the reduced interest rates in fixed deposits and savings accounts due to the pandemic, government securities stand out with competitive <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-introduction\/why-do-bond-prices-and-yields-move-in-opposite-directions\/\">yields<\/a>, making them a valuable investment avenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Convenient_Entry_and_Exit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\"><b>3. Convenient Entry and Exit:<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Facilitated by the National Stock Exchange&#8217;s auction platform, purchasing and selling these bonds in the secondary market is seamless. The active secondary market ensures investors can easily liquidate their holdings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Steady_Fixed-Income_Returns\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\"><b>4. Steady Fixed-Income Returns:<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">With a predetermined interest rate, investors enjoy a reliable income stream until maturity. This fixed-income nature makes them particularly appealing for businesses seeking stability over an extended period.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Tax_Advantage_%E2%80%93_No_TDS\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\"><b>5. Tax Advantage &#8211; No TDS:<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Interest earned on government securities is not subject to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), enhancing returns for <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-market-2\/global-bond-market-trends-affecting-indian-investors\/\">investors.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Versatile_Collateral_Option\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\"><b>6. Versatile Collateral Option:<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Government securities can serve as collateral for loans, providing an additional layer of financial flexibility for investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Dematerialized_Convenience\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\"><b>7. Dematerialized Convenience:<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Eliminating the need for physical documentation, these securities can be held in dematerialized form, streamlining online transactions and enhancing overall accessibility.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_limits_for_investors_bidding_amount\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\">What are the limits for investors&#8217; bidding amount?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6820 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113939\/5-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"892\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113939\/5-1.png 892w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113939\/5-1-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113939\/5-1-768x456.png 768w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10113939\/5-1-585x348.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_will_you_earn_if_you_invest_in_G-sec\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\">How much will you earn if you invest in G-sec?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Lets understand this with a simple example. Every bond has a par value i.e. Rs 100, but that bond can be issued at par, premium (price higher than par) or discount (price lower than par). The price of the G-sec would depend on the auction process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Now, let&#8217;s consider if an investor has invested in 700GS2024 at a discount price of Rs. 98. Assume, they have invested in 120 units. Lets see how the cashflow looks like-<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6821 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114011\/Picture7-1-1024x424.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114011\/Picture7-1-1024x424.png 1024w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114011\/Picture7-1-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114011\/Picture7-1-768x318.png 768w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114011\/Picture7-1-1536x635.png 1536w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114011\/Picture7-1-2048x847.png 2048w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114011\/Picture7-1-1170x484.png 1170w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114011\/Picture7-1-1920x794.png 1920w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114011\/Picture7-1-585x242.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">So the total amount paid by the investor would be 98*120= Rs 11760<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">As the interest is paid on half yearly basis, the total amount earned is as follow-<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6822 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114042\/Picture11-1024x437.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114042\/Picture11-1024x437.png 1024w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114042\/Picture11-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114042\/Picture11-768x328.png 768w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114042\/Picture11-1536x656.png 1536w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114042\/Picture11-2048x874.png 2048w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114042\/Picture11-1170x500.png 1170w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114042\/Picture11-1920x820.png 1920w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114042\/Picture11-585x250.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxation_Process_for_G-sec\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\">Taxation Process for G-sec<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Most Government Securities are not tax free especially those floated for Infrastructure purpose, e.g. Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. (RECL bonds) or Railway bonds. Interest income from bonds are considered as income from other sources, hence taxes have to be paid as per the income tax slab. Earnings more than Rs. 5000 for a year are considered taxable. There is no TDS charge over this. If there is any appreciation in the bond price, it is considered as capital gains and taxes over it is charged as follow-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>NO TDS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6823 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114133\/Picture12-1024x369.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114133\/Picture12-1024x369.png 1024w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114133\/Picture12-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114133\/Picture12-768x277.png 768w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114133\/Picture12-1536x553.png 1536w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114133\/Picture12-2048x738.png 2048w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114133\/Picture12-1170x421.png 1170w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114133\/Picture12-1920x692.png 1920w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114133\/Picture12-585x211.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KYC_Process\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\">KYC Process<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Photo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Scanned copy of PAN Card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Scanned copy of Voter ID\/ Adhaar Card\/ Driving License<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Canceled cheque\/ Bank Statement\/ Passbook Copy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Demat Copy- CMR or CML or eCAS Statement of CDSL or NSDL<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bidding_Period_of_NSE\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\">Bidding Period of NSE<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">The following table lists the specific days on which the NSE conducts the G-sec and SDL bidding:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6824 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114205\/Picture10-1024x319.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114205\/Picture10-1024x319.png 1024w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114205\/Picture10-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114205\/Picture10-768x239.png 768w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114205\/Picture10-1536x479.png 1536w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114205\/Picture10-2048x638.png 2048w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114205\/Picture10-1170x365.png 1170w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114205\/Picture10-1920x598.png 1920w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114205\/Picture10-585x182.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_G-Sec_Strips_and_Treasury_Bills\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\">Difference Between G-Sec, Strips and Treasury Bills<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\">Features<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\">Government Securities<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\">Strips<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\">Treasury Bills<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Nature of Instrument<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Long-term debt instruments issued by the government with fixed or floating interest rates.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Zero-coupon securities created by separating the interest and principal components of a government security.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Short-term money market instruments issued by the government.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Maturity Period<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Generally, medium to long-term maturity, ranging from 5 to 50 years.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Maturity period depends on the residual maturity of the underlying security from which Strips are created.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Short-term, with maturities ranging from 91 days to 364 days.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Interest Payments<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Pay regular interest payments (semi-annually)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/bond-market\/what-are-zero-coupon-bonds\/\">Zero-coupon bonds<\/a> do not pay periodic interest; instead, they are issued at a discount and redeemed at face value.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Treasury Bills do not pay periodic interest; they are issued at a discount and redeemed at face value.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Yield<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Yield is calculated based on the market price of the security and the remaining interest payments<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Yield is calculated based on the difference between the purchase price and the redemption value<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Yield is calculated based on the discount rate at which the treasury bill is sold<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Liquidity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Relatively high liquidity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Lower liquidity than government securities<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">High liquidity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Trading in the Secondary Market<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Traded in the secondary market, providing liquidity to investors.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Strips can be traded individually in the secondary market.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Treasury Bills can be traded in the secondary market.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Face Value Redemption<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Redeemed at face value upon maturity.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Redeemed at face value upon maturity.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Redeemed at face value upon maturity.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Risk and Returns<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Generally considered low-risk investments with stable returns.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Lower risk due to the guaranteed redemption value; returns depend on the purchase price.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Considered low-risk due to government backing; returns are typically lower compared to longer-term securities.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Issuing Authority<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on behalf of the Government of India.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Created by primary dealers in consultation with the RBI.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Issued by the RBI on behalf of the Government of India.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Primary Market Auctions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Initially issued through auctions in the primary market.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Not issued through auctions; created by primary dealers.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Initially issued through auctions in the primary market.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Denomination<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Generally available in multiples of INR 10,000 or INR 100,000.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Denominated in smaller units, facilitating retail participation.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: Inter;\">Usually issued in multiples of INR 25,000.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_facts_before_you_invest_into_Government_Securities\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: Inter;\">Some Important facts before you invest into Government Securities<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6825 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114233\/Picture8-1024x376.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114233\/Picture8-1024x376.png 1024w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114233\/Picture8-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114233\/Picture8-768x282.png 768w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114233\/Picture8-1536x564.png 1536w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114233\/Picture8-2048x753.png 2048w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114233\/Picture8-1170x430.png 1170w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114233\/Picture8-1920x706.png 1920w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10114233\/Picture8-585x215.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_are_Government_Securities\"><\/span><strong>1. What are Government Securities?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government Securities (also known as G-Secs) are debt instruments or bonds issued by central or state governments. They represent the government&#8217;s debt obligation, and may carry a full or quasi-sovereign guarantee. Usually, such bonds come with a pre-determined interest rate paid half-yearly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Are_Government_Securities_the_same_as_G-Secs\"><\/span><strong>2. Are Government Securities the same as G-Secs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, Government Securities are commonly called \u201cG-Secs\u201d in India. It includes both short-term 91-Day Treasury Bills (T-bills) and long-term government bonds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_do_G-Sec_yields_look_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>3. How do G-Sec yields look in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On February 2, 2026, the 10-year government bond yield had increased to 6.77%, which is its highest level since March 2025. It&#8217;s largely due to a higher issuance of state government bonds and relatively lower participation from pension and insurance funds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Latest Updated: 21-02-2026<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What are Government Securities?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Government Securities (also known as G-Secs) are debt instruments or bonds issued by central or state governments. They represent the government's debt obligation and may carry a full or quasi-sovereign guarantee. 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