Best Tax Free Bonds available in the stock market to invest now-Feb-2014

Best Tax Free Bonds available in stock market-Feb-2014; Tax Free bonds available in stock marketBest Tax Free Bonds available in the stock market to invest now-Feb-2014

When NHB Tax free bonds got subscribed within 1 day of opening, many of us got disappointed. However, all these tax free bonds are listed on BSE or NSE and some of them are trading at lower prices than the bond price. Are there any best tax free bonds in India which are available in open stock market to invest now? I have analyzed a few tax free bonds, which provide good returns in the long run and are tax free and available at either cheap price which can provide you high returns compared to other investment options. This post is based on several requests from readers on various articles stating to write good tax free bonds which can be purchased from stock market.

Also Read: 8.8% – IREDA Tax Free Bonds of Feb/Mar-2014

What parameters I have used these to choose these best tax free bonds in India?

Based on returns:

The returns are based on what you are getting Vs what you have invested. E.g. If a bond price is Rs 1,000 @ coupon rate of 8.83%. If this bond is currently available for Rs 981, your return is not 8.83%, it is 9%. You need not regret that you have not invested in NHB tax free bond as low priced bonds also can provide you similar return.

Rating:

Bonds which are rated AA+ and above are considered here, which indicates highest safety. Though these companies are Govt enterprises, the rating pertains to the company which issued tax free bonds, which indicates the ability of the company to pay principal and interest.

Best Tax Free Bonds available in the stock market to invest now

1) IIFC Tax free bond Code

Bond Name/Code – IIFCL TR2 SR-3A 8.66 22JN34 1K

This bond is CAREAAA / ICRA AAA rated bond and maturity date is 22-Jan-2034. This tax free bond price is Rs 1,000 @ coupon rate of 8.66% is available in the market at cheap rate of Rs 964 per bond. Means if you invest at this price, you can get 8.98% tax free interest. I would explain this with an example. If you buy 10 bonds @ Rs 964, your investment amount is Rs 9,640. However, your tax free returns are 8.66% on Rs 10,000 bond price which comes to Rs 866. Means for your investment of Rs 9,640, you are getting Rs 964 tax free return which comes to 8.98%.

2) HUDCO tax free bond

Bond Name/Code – HUDCO SR-2B TR2 8.83 13JN29 1K

This bond is CAREAA+ / IND AA+ rated bond and maturity date is 13-Jan-29. This tax free bond price is Rs 1,000 @ coupon rate of 8.83% is available in the market at Rs 999 per bond. Means if you invest at this price, you can get 9% tax free interest. If you buy 10 bonds @ Rs 999, your investment amount is Rs 9,990. However, your tax free returns are 8.83% on Rs 10,000 bond price which comes to Rs 883. Means for your investment of Rs 9,990, you are getting Rs 883 tax free return which comes to 8.84%.

3) NHAI N34 series tax free bond

Bond Name/Code – NHAI SR IIB 8.75 05FB29 FV1000

This bond is CAREAAA / ICRA AAA rated bond. This tax free bond price is Rs 1,000 @ coupon rate of 8.75% is available in the market at Rs 995 per bond. Means if you invest at this price, you can get 8.79% tax free interest. If you buy 10 bonds @ Rs 995, your investment amount is Rs 9,950. However, your returns are 8.75% on Rs 10,000 bond price which comes to Rs 875. Means for your investment of Rs 9,950, you are getting Rs 995 tax free return which comes to 8.79%.

4) IRFC tax free bond series tax free bond

Bond Name/Code – IRFC SR 87 6.88% LOA 23MR23

This bond is Crisil AAA / ICRA AAA rated bond. This tax free bond price is Rs 1,000 @ coupon rate of 6.88% is available in the market at cheap rate of Rs 784 per bond. Means if you invest at this price, you can get 6.88% tax free interest. If you buy 10 bonds @ Rs 784, your investment amount is Rs 7,840. However, your returns are 6.88% on Rs 10,000 bond price which comes to Rs 688. Means for your investment of Rs 7,840, you are getting Rs 688 tax free return which comes to 8.77%.

5) NHB tax free bond N34 series tax free bond:

Bond Name/Code – NHB TR1 SR-3B 9.01 13JN34 FV5K

This bond is Crisil AAA / CARE AAA rated bond. This tax free bond price is Rs 5,000 per bond @ coupon rate of 9.01% is available in market at little higher price of Rs 5,178 per bond. Means if you invest at this price, you can get 9.01% tax free interest. If you buy 2 bonds @ Rs 5,178 your investment amount is Rs 10,356. However, your returns are 9.01% on Rs 10,356 bond price which comes to Rs 901. Means for your investment of Rs 10,356, you are getting Rs 901 tax free return which comes to 8.70%.

Quick summary about these 5 bonds

Best Tax Free Bonds available in stock market-Feb-2014; Tax Free bonds available in open stock market

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What is the risk involved in buying these bonds are discounted prices or at this current market price?

Now the question comes to your mind is whether there is any risk involved. Yes, these bonds are traded on the stock exchange and their bond price can fluctuate based on the demand. Demand is based on the interest rate fluctuations. RBI Repo rate reduction can increase the bond prices. There is no harm if you invest and redeem at maturity. However, if you want to redeem before maturity, you may not get the value at which you purchased. You may need to sell them at lower prices.

Conclusion: You need not regret that you have not purchased good bonds like NHB. The above best tax free bonds can provide good returns in long run, which are tax free. If you are in a high tax bracket and want to make good tax free money, you should invest in above bonds.

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Best Tax Free Bonds available in the stock market to invest now

Suresh KP

30 comments

  1. dear sir,

    what is the condition for income tax (when i sell this bond with in one year) and which is the best bond for now

    thank you

    regards

  2. Dear Sir,

    If Mr. X buy the tax free bond from market at discounted price and he die after 2 years, the nominee will able to encash the bond immediately or he has to wait up to maturity.

     

  3. Hi, If I buy tax free bonds few weeks before record date or interest payout date , will I get full years's return or nothing for that year?

  4. Hi Suresh,

    Could you please write an update on tax free bonds. Is there anything listed to come out in 2nd half of 2014? If not what are the best bonds available in secondary markets now?

    Bhanu Prakash G

  5. I did not understand the relationship between movement of bond prices and repo rate. According to me if the repo rates go down, the rates on bank FDs and other instruments will also go down and as a result, the return from the bonds at the same coupon rate will be more attractive and hence it should push the price of the bond to a higher value. 

    Hence, in my view, if the repo rate is reduce the bond prices should actually go up.

    Please let me know if my understanding is correct.

    1. Gaurav, Thanks for the query. You are correct. There was an error where it should have been indicated as “Increase”. I have corrected it. Thanks.

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