The Government of India has announced the launch of Floating Rate Savings Bonds, 2020 (Taxable) or FRSB 2020 on July 1, 2020. This is the replacement of recently discontinued RBI 7.75% taxable 2018 bonds.
Rate of Interest: 7.15% (would be reset twice every year on January 1st and July 1st). It would be 0.35% higher than prevailing NSC interest rate.
Investment Tenure: 7 years
Minimum Investment Limit: Rs 1,000
Maximum Investment Limit: No Limit
Is Interest Taxable: Yes. TDS is also applicable
A quick calculation would tell you if you invest Rs 1 Lakh in Floating Savings Bond, you can expect to get interest of Rs 3,575 every 6 months (on January 1 and July 1) assuming the interest rate of 7.15%.
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You can buy these bonds online or physically through following banks:
Following can invest in Floating Rate Savings Bonds 2020
– Any individual resident in India either in own name or jointly
– On behalf of minors by their parents/legal guardian
– HUFs (Hindu Undivided Family)
– However, NRIs cannot invest in these bonds. In case the person invested in FRSB 2020 becomes NRI subsequently, he/she can retain the bond till maturity.
The minimum investment limit is Rs 1,000. There is No maximum limit on investment in these Floating Rate Savings Bonds 2020 bonds.
The present interest rate for the bonds are 7.15%. The interest rate would be reset every six months on January 1 and July 1 every year.
The interest rate is benchmarked with NSC (national Saving Certificate). The interest rate for FRSB would be 0.35% above prevailing NSC rates. As the interest rate for NSC is 6.8% right now, the interest rate for FRSB would be 7.15% (6.8% + 0.35%).
The interest would be paid every 6 months on January 1 and July 1. There is NO cumulative option as of now.
The FRSB 2020 bonds would have tenure of 7 years from the date of issue.
Premature redemption is allowed for specified categories of senior citizens as per following rules:
– For person between 60 to 70 years of age, premature redemption can be done after 6 years.
– For person between 70 to 80 years age, this period is 5 years
– For person above 80 years of age the redemption can be done after 4 years.
For premature redemption, the person has to submit their age proof document to the respective bank.
In case of joint holders, the eligibility would be based on person with maximum age.
Yes, the interest paid is fully taxable as per your income tax slab. Tax would be deducted at source as per applicable rules until a declaration is made stating that you are eligible for NO TDS.
These bonds cannot be transferred to anyone. The only exception being to the nominee/legal heir on death of bond holder.
As FRSB 2020 bonds are not transferable, they would not be traded in secondary market or stock exchanges.
No, FRSB bonds are not eligible to act as collateral for borrowing.
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The RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds 2020 bonds are suited for people who need regular income. However, keep in mind due to floating interest rate your income would vary every time. Also keep in mind the lock-in criteria – you may not be able to access this money for 7 years. Senior citizens should first exhaust their Senior Citizen’s Saving Scheme of Rs 15 lakhs before exploring this.
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