Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Floating Rate Savings Bond Offers 8.05% Return
The Floating Rate Savings Bond, 2020 (Taxable) is a bond issued by the Indian government that offers an interest rate of 8.05% per year.
This is higher than what most banks offer on fixed deposits.
The interest rate can change every six months based on the National Savings Certificate (NSC) rate.
The bond has a tenure of seven years and is very safe because it is issued by the government.
However, the money invested cannot be withdrawn early, except for people who are 60 years or older.
The interest earned is taxable.
Investors should consider the floating interest rate and the long tenure before deciding to invest.
The Floating Rate Savings Bond, 2020 (Taxable) offers an interest rate of 8.05% per annum, higher than current fixed deposit rates.
The bond's interest rate is linked to the National Savings Certificate (NSC) rate and is reset half-yearly.
The bond has a tenure of seven years and is issued by the Central Government, making it highly safe.
Investors can apply for the bond through authorized branches of specified banks with a minimum investment of ₹1,000.
The bond is not tradable in the secondary market and cannot be used as collateral for loans.
- Who
- Resident individuals in India
- What
- Floating Rate Savings Bond, 2020 (Taxable)
- When
- Interest rates reset on 1st January and 1st July every year
- Where
- Available at authorized branches of specified banks
- Why
- To provide a higher interest rate compared to fixed deposits in a low-interest-rate regime
- Interest Rate
- 8.05% p.a.
- Issuer
- Central Government
- Minimum Investment
- ₹1,000
- Tenure
- 7 years
- Interest Payment Frequency
- Half-yearly
- Tax Treatment
- Taxable as per individual's tax slab
- Liquidity
- Not tradable in secondary market