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Are NABARD Bonds the best Government backed investment option?

25 nov 2008

Are NABARD Bonds the best Government backed investment option?
Faced with stock market fall and safety of investments in various instruments, many investors are resorting to options which are safe and Government backed with decent returns. Apart from Bank FD, PPF, NSC, KVP, there is an option of investing in Bhavishya Nirman Bonds which are issued by NABARD, which claims to give attractive return to investors.

Investing in Public Provident Fund – Part III

22 jun 2007

Nomination One or more nominations can be made by the subscriber to receive the amount standing to his credit in the event of his death. Nomination once made can also be cancelled or varied.

Investing in Public Provident Fund – Part II

22 jun 2007

Withdrawal The investor is permitted to make one withdrawal every year beginning from the seventh financial year of an amount not exceeding 50% of the balance at the end of the fourth year or the financial year immediately preceding the withdrawal, whichever is less.

Investing in Public Provident Fund – Part I

22 jun 2007

Introduction PPF is a 30 year old statutory scheme of the Central Government started with the objective of providing old age income security to the unorganized sector workers and self employed persons.