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T-Bills Vs SDLs Vs Government Bonds: Key Differences Explained

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A benefit that investors in India enjoy thoroughly is the presence of a wide range of government-backed investment instruments. Treasury bills, state development loans, and government bonds are government-backed instruments that are typically known for offering steady returns. However, these come with distant features like tenure, investment amount, risk, etc., that you must be aware of before making an investment decision.

Let’s break down the key differences between these. 

What are Treasury Bills (T-Bills)?

Treasury bills are debt instruments the government offers to meet its short-term borrowing needs. These instruments usually come in a variation of 91 days, 182 days or 364 days. While treasury bills do not offer regular interest rates to investors, they are sold at a highly discounted price, and investors can benefit by getting the face value at the time of reselling them.

You must also know that the RBI holds auctions for treasury bills every week or fortnight for investors to redeem their bills. 

What are State Development Loans (SDLs)?

As the name suggests, State Development Loans are government securities offered by the respective state to meet its development projects primarily in the fields of infrastructure, health, education, etc. State Development Loans have become highly popular among investors as it is fairly easy to analyse the returns and choose a type of SDL accordingly. Typically, SDLS are known for offering a comparatively higher interest rate as compared to other government securities. 

What are Government Bonds (G-Secs)?

Government bonds are a type of debt instrument offered by the central government to meet its long-term needs. These are primarily offered by the government to raise funds for development projects, public spending needs, healthcare, defence etc. These debt instruments are usually considered a reliable option for investors looking to generate steady and stable returns. The interest payout is another appealing feature of government bonds and they are paid every six months until maturity. 

Comparative Analysis: T-Bills Vs SDLs Vs Government Bonds

Now that you have a fair understanding of all three types of government-backed investment instruments, let’s take a quick look at this comparison table to understand the differences better:

Aspect 

Treasury Bills (T-Bills)

State Development Loans (SDLs)

Government Bonds 

Issuing Authority 

Treasury bills are issued by the central government of India.

State development loans are offered by the different state governments of India.

Government bonds are offered by the central government of India.

Tenure 

Treasury bills have a short tenure, typically ranging from one day to 1 year.

State development loans have a medium maturity period that can usually range from a couple of years to a couple of decades.

Government bonds have a long tenure that typically ranges between several years for several decades. 

Bidding Period 

The bidding window for treasury bills opens from Monday to Tuesday every week.

The bidding window for State Development Loans opens every Monday.

The bidding window for Government Bonds opens from Tuesday to Thursday every week.

Interest Payout

On maturity.

Paid every 6 months until maturity.

Paid every 6 months until maturity.

Conclusion

Investing in government-backed securities typically comes with a sense of security and stability. Once you have understood the differences between different types of government-backed investment instruments, you can choose what best aligns with your financial and investment goals. However remember that just like any other investment, investing in government-backed securities also requires performing due diligence.

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