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What are Treasury Bills?

Overview

How to choose a treasury bill?

Difference Between Treasury Bills and Fixed Deposits

Treasury Bills Category Fixed Deposits
Fixed
Interest Rate Same
Fixed
Paid at the end of the period
Interest Income Same
Paid at the end of the period
40,000 (via the CAL portal)
Minimum Investment Different
Varies
Till Maturity
Lock‑in Period Same
Till Maturity
Government Risk
Risk Exposure Different
Issuing Bank risk
No withholding tax, interest income liable to income tax
Tax Different
5% withholding tax, interest income liable to income tax

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