Interest Rates on G-Secs Investments

What is the interest rate on investing in G-Secs?

The interest rate for Government Securities (G-Secs) is influenced by various factors, including prevailing market conditions, fund demand and supply, inflation expectations, and the government's credit quality. This rate is decided during the auction process led by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the government's behalf. To view the current interest rate or 'Coupon', simply:


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