Govt examining proposal to raise Rs 40K cr via bonds from LIC

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 16:16

Faced with severe shortage of funds to meet the food subsidy bill, the government today said it is examining a proposal to raise Rs 40,000 crore via long-term bonds from LIC to liquidate the subsidy arrears.

Govt to launch 40-year bonds in first half of FY2016

Last Updated: Friday, April 24, 2015, 14:51

The government is planning to introduce long-term bonds of 40 years maturity in the first half of the current fiscal with small issuance size.

RBI allows banks to invest in long-term infrastructure bonds

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 14:28

In a bid to boost infrastructure investment, the Reserve Bank on Tuesday allowed banks to invest in long-term infrastructure bonds issued by other banks.