Fixed income products in India offer safe and stable returns, ideal for conservative investors seeking portfolio diversification.
Offered by: Banks, NBFCs, and Corporates.
        Tenure: Flexible (7 days to 10 years)
        Interest Rate: Varies from 6 to 8%
        Taxation: Interest is taxable (TDS applicable)
        Ideal for: Conservative investors.
      
Issued by: Public and private companies.
        Risk: Higher yield but involves credit risk (based on issuer rating)
        Returns: Higher than FDs/G-Secs if credit quality is moderate.
        Ideal for: Investors seeking better returns with moderate risk.
      
Tenure: 7 years.
        Interest Rate: Floating (linked to NSC rate, currently ~8.05% p.a.)
        Returns: Paid half yearly.
        Ideal for: Individuals looking for government-backed fixed returns.
      
Types: Liquid funds, short-term debt funds, gilt funds, etc.
        Returns: Market-linked; relatively stable.
        Taxation: Subject to capital gains tax.
        Ideal for: Investors wanting liquidity with moderate returns.