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Answer» Features of Deep Discount BONDS:
- Deep discount bonds are a form of zero-interest bonds. These bonds are sold at discounted value and on MATURITY; FACE value is paid to the investors. In such bonds, there is no interest payout during the lock- in period. The investors can sell the bonds in stock market and realize the difference between face value and market price as CAPITAL gain.
- IDBI was the first to issue deep discount bonds in India in JANUARY 1993. The bond of a face value of Rs. 1 lack was sold for Rs. 2700 with a maturity period of 25 years.
Features of Deep Discount Bonds:
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