12th Class Business Studies Financial Market / वित्तीय बाजार

  • question_answer 12)
    What is a Treasury Bill?

    Answer:

    A treasury bill is an instrument of short term borrowing by the Government of India Maturing in less than one year. They are also Known as Zero Coupon Bonds issued by the RBI on behalf of the Central Government to meet its short term requirement of funds. Treasury bills are issued in the form of a promissory note. They are highly liquid and have assured yield and negligible risk of default. They are issued at a price which is lower than their face value and repaid at par treasury bills are available for a minimum amount of Rs. 25,000.


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