1. Who is eligible to invest in the Inflation Indexed National Saving Securities-Cumulative (IINSS-C)?

Only retail investors would be eligible to invest in these securities. The retail investors would include individuals, Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), charitable institutions registered under section 25 of the Indian Companies Act and Universities incorporated by Central, State or Provincial Act or declared to be a university under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956).

2. What is the interest rate on these securities?

There will be two parts in the interest rate. One, fixed rate of 1.5% per annum and second, inflation rate.

For example, if inflation rate during the six months is 5%, then interest rate for this six months would be 5.75% (i.e. fixed rate -0.75% and inflation rate -5%).

3. Is there any floor as inflation may turn into deflation at times?

Yes, fixed rate of 1.5% would act as a floor, which means that 1.5% per annum interest rate is guaranteed if there is deflation.

For example, if inflation rate is (-) 5%, then interest rate should be (-) 3.5% by simple calculation. But in such case, negative inflation will not be recognised and investors would get fixed rate of 1.5%.

4. When do I get interest?

Interest rate would be payable on half-yearly basis.

However, interest rate will be compounded in the principal on half-yearly basis and paid along with principal at the time redemption.

5. What will I get on redemption?

On redemption, investors will get principal and compounded interest rate.

6. What is the inflation index to which inflation rate will be linked?

Inflation rate will be based on the final combined Consumer Price Index [(CPI) base: 2010=100].

The final combined CPI will be used as used as reference CPI with a lag of three months. For example, the final combined CPI for September 2013 will be used as reference CPI for whole of December 2013.

7. What will be the process of investing?

Investors can invest either through the agency banks and Stock Holding Corporation of India (SHCIL).

They will fill an application form and submit the same along with other documents and payment to the bank.

On receipt of money, the bank will register the investor on the RBI's web-based platform (E-Kuber) and on validation, generate the Certificate of Holding.

8. What will be the form of these securities?

These securities will be issued in the form of Bonds Ledger Account (BLA) The securities in the form of BLA will be issued and held with RBI and thus, RBI will act as central depository.

A certificate of holding will be issued to the holder of Bonds in BLA.

9. Which are the agency banks?

The agency banks authorised to do Government business are SBI & Associates, Nationalised Banks, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank.

10. Should the customer apply through the bank in which he/she has an account?

Customers can approach any agency bank, including SHCIL for such investment irrespective of whether they hold an account or not with that bank.

11. Who will provide the other customer services to the investors after issuance of securities?

The banks through which these securities have been purchased will provide other customer services.

Investors can approach the banks for other services such as change of address, early redemption, nomination, lien marking, etc.

12. Whether joint holding will be allowed?

Yes, joint holding will be allowed.

13. What is the minimum and maximum limit for investment?

The minimum investment limit is Rs. 5,000/- (five thousand).

The maximum limit is Rs. 500,000/- (five lakh) per investor per annum.

If investment is made jointly, investment would be treated on proportional basis in order to comply with the maximum limit. For example, if two people invest Rs. 800,000/-, an investment of Rs. 400,000/- would be accounted for each person.

14. Whether premature redemption is allowed?

Yes premature redemption is allowed.

For senior citizens above 65 years, the premature redemption is allowed after one year. For others, it is allowed after 3 years.

Penalty at the rate of half of the last payable coupon will be charged from the investors. For example, if last payable coupon is Rs. 1,000/-, then Rs. 500 would be charged as penalty..

15. How do I redeem these securities?

In case of redemption prematurely before the maturity date, investors can approach the concerned bank few days before the coupon date and apply.

In case of redemption on maturity, the investor will be advised one month before maturity regarding the ensuing maturity of the bond advising them to provide a Letter of Acquaintance, confirming the NEFT account details, etc. If everything is in order the investor has to be paid within maximum five days of the maturity (to take care of any payment in the form of physical instrument).

16. Whether these securities transferable?

Transferability is allowed to the nominee(s) only for individual investors on death of holder.

Transferability is not allowed for other investors

17. Can I use these securities as collateral for loans?

Yes, these securities are eligible to be used as collateral for loans from banks, financial Institutions and Non Banking Financial Companies, (NBFC).

18. What are the tax implications?

Existing taxation applicable to Government of India securities issued as part of the market borrowing will be applicable to these securities.

19. Whether TDS will be applicable?

Existing taxation applicable to Government of India securities will be applicable to these securities.

Sub-section (iv) of the Section 193 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 stipulates that no tax shall be deducted from any interest payable on any security of the Central Government or a State Government, provided that nothing contained in this clause shall apply to the interest exceeding rupees ten thousand payable on 8% Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2003 during the financial year.

As per the above Section, TDS shall not be deducted from any interest payable on IINSS-C, until and unless notified by the Government of India otherwise.

20. Who will do the KYC?

As customers will be owned by the banks, KYC will also be done by the banks.

21. When will customers be issued securities?

The customers should be issued the securities after receiving clear money. After receiving clear money, banks should register the customer on CBS and generate Certificate of Holding.

22. Where can investors get the application form?

The application form can be downloaded from the RBI's website. However, banks shall also get forms printed and made available to the investors.

23. An example of cash flows/ compounding of principal for illustration purpose is as under:

Fixed rate 1.5% per annum
Issue/Coupon/maturity date	Fixed rate	CPI	Inflation rate	Interest rate (Compounding rate)	Principal
I	II	III	IV	V=II+IV	VI=VI*V
25-Dec-13		150			5000
25-Jun-14	0.75	160	6.67	7.4	5371
25-Dec-14	0.75	166	3.75	4.5	5613
25-Jun-15	0.75	175	5.42	6.2	5959
25-Dec-15	0.75	185	5.71	6.5	6344
25-Jun-16	0.75	190	2.70	3.5	6563
25-Dec-16	0.75	200	5.26	6.0	6958
25-Jun-17	0.75	210	5.00	5.8	7358
25-Dec-17	0.75	218	3.81	4.6	7693
25-Jun-18	0.75	228	4.59	5.3	8104
25-Dec-18	0.75	235	3.07	3.8	8414
25-Jun-19	0.75	246	4.68	5.4	8870
25-Dec-19	0.75	255	3.66	4.4	9262
25-Jun-20	0.75	265	3.92	4.7	9694
25-Dec-20	0.75	280	5.66	6.4	10316
25-Jun-21	0.75	290	3.57	4.3	10761
25-Dec-21	0.75	305	5.17	5.9	11399
25-Jun-22	0.75	316	3.61	4.4	11895
25-Dec-22	0.75	330	4.43	5.2	12512
25-Jun-23	0.75	340	3.03	3.8	12985
25-Dec-23	0.75	355	4.41	5.2	13655

Inflation-indexed savings securities guarantee a fixed floor interest plus CPI-linked adjustments, with retail eligibility and limited transferability. IINSS C are retail only government securities combining a guaranteed fixed interest floor with CPI linked inflation adjustments (using final combined CPI with a three month lag); interest accrues and compounds semi annually and is paid at redemption. Issuance and recordkeeping occur through authorised agency banks and SHCIL with holdings in a Bonds Ledger Account; subscription limits and joint holding allocation apply. Early redemption is permitted subject to minimum holding periods and a penalty; transferability is limited to nominee transmission on death. Existing taxation rules for government securities apply and TDS is not deducted unless notified otherwise.