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Why are Government Securities Issued?

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The Central Government has something called a fiscal deficit. This has to be funded. The market borrowing of the Central Government is met by issuing dated securities (called G Sec) and 364 day Treasury Bills. This is normally done by issue of a slew of G Secs, T bills, by holding auctions. Money is raised […]

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How are government securities classified?

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How are government securities classified? Well they are classified as follows: 1. Government of India dated securities – like it says “9.35%GOI2027” – it means it pays 9.35% p.a. – payable twice a year (so strictly speaking it yields more than 9.35%), issuer is Government of India and will mature in the year 2027. 2. […]

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