T-Bills: Unlock Higher Returns Than FDs! Govt Releases Auction Calendar

• Treasury Bills (T-Bills) offer potentially higher short-term returns than Fixed Deposits (FDs), making them an attractive investment option.
• The Ministry of Finance announced an auction calendar for the March 2026 quarter, aiming to issue T-Bills worth 3.84 lakh crore rupees.
• T-Bills are government-guaranteed, issued by RBI, and available in 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day maturities.
• Profit is generated by purchasing T-Bills at a discount and receiving their full face value upon maturity.
• Minimum investment is 25,000 rupees; T-Bills can be bought via RBI Retail Direct, Demat accounts, or online bond platforms.

Why It Matters: Invest in T-Bills for safe, short-term, higher returns than FDs; check the new auction calendar.