Fixed Income Instruments

Fixed deposits, bonds, and debt securities for stable, predictable returns. Protect your capital while earning consistent income.

Products

Fixed Income Options We Offer

From bank FDs to government bonds — we help you navigate the full fixed income universe.

Fixed Deposits (FD)

Returns6.5–8.5%
Tenure7 days – 10 years
TaxTaxable

Bank and NBFC FDs offering guaranteed returns with DICGC insurance up to ₹5 lakh.

Government Bonds

Returns7–8%
Tenure1–40 years
TaxTaxable

Sovereign-backed bonds with zero default risk. Available via RBI Retail Direct platform.

Corporate Bonds

Returns8–12%
Tenure1–10 years
TaxTaxable

Bonds issued by highly-rated companies offering higher yields over government bonds.

Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB)

Returns2.5% + gold price
Tenure8 years
TaxLTCG exempt on maturity

RBI-issued bonds providing gold returns plus 2.5% annual interest. Capital gains tax-free at maturity.

RBI Savings Bonds

Returns8.05%
Tenure7 years
TaxTaxable

Floating rate bonds issued by RBI, fully sovereign-backed with assured returns.

Post Office Schemes

Returns7.1–8.2%
Tenure1–5 years
TaxVaries

NSC, KVP, time deposits backed by the Government of India for safety-first investors.

Stability First

Secure, Stable Returns

Fixed income instruments are the backbone of a well-diversified financial plan, providing stability and predictable income while equity does the heavy lifting.

  • Predictable, stable returns unaffected by market volatility
  • Capital preservation with assured returns
  • Regular income through interest payouts
  • Laddering strategies to manage interest rate risk
  • Tax-efficient options to optimise post-tax returns
  • Suitable for short-to-medium term financial goals

FAQs

Fixed Income Questions

Are fixed income investments better than equity?

Neither is universally better. Fixed income is superior for capital preservation, regular income, and short-term goals. Equity is better for long-term wealth creation. A balanced portfolio includes both.

How are fixed income returns taxed?

FD and bond interest is added to income and taxed at your slab rate. Debt mutual fund gains are taxed at 20% with indexation for long-term. SGBs are tax-free at maturity.

What is a debt laddering strategy?

It involves investing in bonds/FDs maturing at different dates, ensuring regular liquidity and protection against interest rate risk.

Earn Stable Returns on Your Savings

Find out the best fixed income options for your needs and tax bracket.