FIXED INCOME MARKETS
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What is a fixed income market?
A fixed income market is a financial market where debt instruments that pay periodic fixed interest (coupon) payments and return principal at maturity are issued and traded. Examples include government bonds, corporate debentures, and treasury bills.
What is the face value (par value) of a bond?
The nominal value at which a bond is redeemed at maturity.
Which regulatory body oversees the government securities market in India?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulates and manages the government securities market in India, acting as the debt manager for the Central and State Governments.
What is a coupon rate on a fixed income security?
Annual interest rate paid on the bond's face value.
What is a Government Security (G-Sec) in the Indian context?
A Government Security is a tradeable instrument issued by the Central Government or State Governments acknowledging their debt obligation. It can be short-term (Treasury Bills) or long-term (dated securities/bonds).
What does 'fixed income' mean in the context of financial markets?
Instruments that provide predetermined, regular interest payments to investors.
What are Treasury Bills (T-Bills) and what maturities are available in India?
Treasury Bills are short-term money market instruments issued by the Government of India with maturities of 91 days, 182 days, and 364 days. They are issued at a discount and redeemed at face value.
What is the difference between money market and capital market in fixed income?
Money market is for short-term instruments; capital market for long-term instruments.
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