Govt examining proposal to raise Rs 40K cr via bonds from LIC
Faced with severe shortage of funds to meet the food subsidy bill, the government today said it is examining a proposal to raise Rs 40,000 crore via long-term bonds from LIC to liquidate the subsidy arrears.
Aug 04, 2015, 16:16 PM IST
Govt to launch 40-year bonds in first half of FY2016
The government is planning to introduce long-term bonds of 40 years maturity in the first half of the current fiscal with small issuance size.
Apr 24, 2015, 14:51 PM IST
RBI allows banks to invest in long-term infrastructure bonds
In a bid to boost infrastructure investment, the Reserve Bank on Tuesday allowed banks to invest in long-term infrastructure bonds issued by other banks.
Apr 07, 2015, 14:28 PM IST
RBI says easing trading rules for infra bonds will not deepen markets
Allowing the trading of bonds issued for infrastructure lending will not help deepen debt markets, newly appointed Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor S.S. Mundra said on Wednesday.
Aug 20, 2014, 13:34 PM IST
