What is a Floating Rate Savings Bond (taxable)?

FRSBs are taxable bonds that the RBI released in July 2020 and are thought to be a successor for its previous Risk-Free 7.75% Bonds, which the RBI cancelled in May 2020. These feature a variable rate of interest, which means that it will fluctuate over the bond's term and reset every six months. The current national saving certificate (NSC) rate and the FRSB rate are linked, and the FRSB rate will be +0.35% over the NSC rate. For the date of January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023, which is payable on July 1, 2023, the interest rate on FRSBs has been fixed at 7.35% per annually payable half-yearly.

Features of RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds

Following are the key features of the RBI floating rate bond.

The application for RBI Bonds is available online and is attached to the Bond Ledger account.

An RBI Bond matures after 7 years. Although the maturity period is 7 years, a return request can be made at any time. However, the same is subject to a fine.

The secondary market is not open for the trading of these bonds. RBI Bonds are not acceptable as loan collateral.

These bonds cannot be transferred once they are owned. This suggests that a person cannot give another person the title of an RBI Bond.

Eligibility Criteria for Investing in a Floating Rate Savings Bonds

The following investors meet the requirements to purchase RBI Bonds:


  • The investor must reside in the nation (India).

  • The buyer of the bond may be a major purchasing it in his or her own name or purchasing it on behalf of a minor.

  • One must be capable of making the investment on their own or with others.

  • A Hindu undivided family might potentially be the investor.

  • NRIs, or non-resident Indians, are not permitted to invest in these bonds.

RBI Floating Rate Savings Bond Interest Rates

The RBI Floating Rate Bonds' current or most recent interest rate (2023) is 7.35% annually. The interest rate on RBI Floating Savings Rate Bonds (FRSB) is calculated using a set formula. The interest rate has a range of +35 basis points, or 0.35%, above the applicable National Savings Certificate (NSC) rate, and is tied to or fixed to that rate.

In December 2022, the NSC rates will be fixed at 7.00%. The rate of interest on the Reserve bank's Floating Rate Savings Bonds will be 7.35% after adding the +35 basis points spread. In this manner, RBI Floating Interest is determined.

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Frequently Asked Questions On Floating Rate Savings Bonds

RBI FRSBs are an option for investors looking for a low- to moderate-risk investment. Because of the protected character of the investment, the ability to receive monthly interest distributions, and the potential for premature withdrawal, according to criteria, it is also suited for investors looking for a consistent stream of income after retirement.

RBI FRSB interest is taxable income. When the interest is paid it is regarded as taxable income and is subject to the appropriate income tax rate for you. Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is also applied in accordance with the regulations for interest income.

You must pay your fund managers a certain fee in addition to covering administrative and other costs. This charge is taken into account when calculating the expenditure ratio or management expense ratio.

The RBI FRSB is neither created nor transferable. As a result, you are not permitted to utilise these bonds to get a loan from banks, non-banking financial institutions, or any other type of financial institution.

Seven years from the date of issuance, the Bonds must be repaid.

The ROI, with a variable rate resets every six months.
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