Government Securities

RBI Allows Retail Investors To Open Gilt Accounts To Deepen Financial Markets

Business | Edited by Abhishek Vasudev | Friday February 5, 2021

This is a major structural reform placing India among select few countries which have similar facilities, RBI Governor said.

RBI To Conduct Sale-Purchase Of Government Securities Simultaneously

Business | Asian News International | Friday January 1, 2021

The Reserve Bank of India will conduct simultaneous purchase and sale of government securities under open market operations (OMOs) for Rs 10,000 crore each on January 7

RBI-Regulated Markets Now Operate For These Extended Hours

Business | Edited by Sandeep Singh | Tuesday November 10, 2020

The RBI regulates foreign exchange, corporate bond/commercial paper, government security, deposit certificate and currency as well as commodity derivatives instruments.

RBI Announces Liquidity Operations Worth Rs 20,000 Crore

Business | Edited by Sandeep Singh (with inputs from agencies) | Tuesday August 25, 2020

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday announced sale and purchase of G-Secs or government securities worth Rs 20,000 crore. In a statement, the RBI said it decided to conduct open market operation (OMO) in two tranches of Rs 10,000 crore each, after reviewing the "current and evolving liquidity and market conditions". The move comes days after minut...

India's Pursuit Of Global Investors Hits Turbulence

Business | Reuters | Friday June 19, 2020

Policymakers have been talking about opening up the country's financial sector and internationalising the use of the rupee for more than a decade, with little progress.

RBI To Purchase Bonds Worth Rs 30,000 Crore Next Week Through Open Market Operations

Business | Press Trust of India | Friday March 20, 2020

The purchase of government securities for an aggregate amount of Rs 30,000 crore will be made in two tranches of Rs 15,000 crore each, RBI said.

Select Government Bonds To Be A Part Of Global Indices Shortly: Economic Secretary

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday February 3, 2020

"Certain specified categories of government securities would be opened fully for non-resident investors, apart from being available to domestic investors," Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced in the Budget.

Non-Resident Indians Allowed To Invest In Government Securities

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday February 1, 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Union Budget on Saturday that NRIs will be allowed to invest in certain categories of GSecs.

How To Invest In Sovereign Gold Bonds? Other Details Here

Business | Edited by Anshul | Saturday August 17, 2019

Sovereign gold bond (SGB) scheme, a government-run scheme, allows gold investments in non-physical form. The Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) scheme comprises government securities denominated in gold wherein investors are required to pay the issue price in cash. The bonds are redeemed in cash on maturity. SGB was launched in November 2015 with an objecti...

PMO Asks Finance Ministry For Relook At Sovereign Bond Plan: Report

Business | Thomson Reuters | Friday July 26, 2019

The idea has been criticised by former heads of the Reserve Bank of India, economists and allies of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party alike, as they argued it could create long-term economic risks by exposing the government's liabilities to currency fluctuations.

Taliban Attacks Afghan Government Building Amid Talks In Qatar, 14 Killed

World News | Reuters | Sunday July 7, 2019

A Taliban attack on a government security compound in central Afghanistan on Sunday killed at least eight security personnel and six civilians and wounded more than 140, officials said, as rival Afghan groups met in Qatar to discuss peace.

Sebi Tightens Rules For Pledged Shares, Mutual Funds

Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday June 27, 2019

Sebi meeting today: Sebi made it mandatory for all liquid schemes to have at least 20 per cent in liquid assets such as cash, government bonds, treasury bills or repo in government securities

10-Year Bond Yield Hits 20-Month Low After US Central Bank Hints At Rate Cut

Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday June 20, 2019

The benchmark 10-year bond yield was at 6.75 per cent, as of 9:15 am, its lowest level since October 17, 2017, and down 9 basis points from its previous close.

Doubling Farmers' Income, Ram Temple: 10 Big Points From BJP's Manifesto

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Monday April 8, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called his party's manifesto or Sankalp patra, a document promising good governance, security and prosperity of the country. BJP chief Amit Shah in his introductory message claimed that India is a "maha-shakti" now. During the period between 2004 and 2014, when UPA was in power, India had "slipped in the eyes of the wor...

National Pension System (NPS) Investment Choices Explained

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Monday March 25, 2019

NPS scheme: A National Pension System account gives the investor an option to set allocation to asset classes such as government securities, equity market instruments, corporate debt and alternative investment funds. The investor can exercise this option by selecting an "active" approach to allocate money. NPS offers a number of funds and investmen...