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What type of instrument is a bond?
What type of instrument is a bond?
Who are the owners of bonds considered to be?
Who are the owners of bonds considered to be?
What distinguishes Government Securities (G-Secs) from Treasury Bills (T-bills)?
What distinguishes Government Securities (G-Secs) from Treasury Bills (T-bills)?
Which government entity issues both treasury bills and bonds in India?
Which government entity issues both treasury bills and bonds in India?
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What is the primary characteristic of Government Securities (G-Secs) that makes them attractive to investors?
What is the primary characteristic of Government Securities (G-Secs) that makes them attractive to investors?
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What is the main difference between Treasury bills and Dated G-Secs?
What is the main difference between Treasury bills and Dated G-Secs?
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What does the term 'zero coupon securities' mean in the context of Treasury bills?
What does the term 'zero coupon securities' mean in the context of Treasury bills?
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What was the purpose of introducing Cash Management Bills (CMBs) by the Government of India in consultation with RBI?
What was the purpose of introducing Cash Management Bills (CMBs) by the Government of India in consultation with RBI?
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What does a typical nomenclature of a dated fixed coupon G-Sec represent?
What does a typical nomenclature of a dated fixed coupon G-Sec represent?
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Why are unique ISIN numbers assigned to each security at the time of issuance?
Why are unique ISIN numbers assigned to each security at the time of issuance?
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