Economy2018
Consider the following statements:
- The Reserve Bank of India manages and services
- Treasury bills are issued by the Government of India
- Treasury bills are issued at a discount from the par
value. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
The correct option is 2 and 3 only because Treasury bills (T-bills) are indeed exclusively issued by the Government of India and not by state governments, reflecting their role in managing the country's short-term funding needs. Furthermore, T-bills are issued at a discount to their par value, meaning they do not pay interest but are redeemed at their full face value upon maturity, which is a fundamental characteristic of how these instruments operate in public finance. These aspects are vital for understanding the functioning of government securities in India's financial system, as covered in standard sources like NCERT and UPSC reference materials.
