CAPITAL GAIN BONDS



Things you must know before investing in capital gain bonds
Things you must know before investing in capital gain bonds
Capital GainBonds or popularly known as 54EC Bonds are one of the best investment tools available in India that help you reduce your tax liability arising from the sale of capital assets.These bonds are issued as per the provisions of section 54EC of the IT Act, hence the origin of its name. 54EC bonds are specifically meant for investors earning longterm capital gains as these bonds do not allow any tax exemption on short-term capital gains tax. Capital Gain Bonds are also a safe and secure mode of investment with AAA ratings. As of now, Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC), Power Finance Corporation (PFC), and Indian Railways Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC) are permitted to issue capital gains bonds under Section 54 EC. The investor becomes a creditor to the entity that has issued these capital gain bonds.
As of now, Capital gain bonds are not listed on any of the stock exchanges in India. An investor can purchase these bonds online as well as offline, through authorized arrangers either in Physical form or Demat form. Click here to Invest Now. One can download the bond application form our website and take the printout. Manually fill all the details in the application form and submit the same along with a demand draft (DD) or an account payee cheque and other necessary documents.