Bank Rate

Bank Rate

The rate of interest charged by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on financial accommodation extended to banks and FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. The support is provided in the form of a bills rediscounting facility and advances or REFINANCE against specified ASSETS (e.g. TREASURY BILLS and DATED SECURITIES) or PROMISSORY NOTES. The intent behind changing the Bank Rate at certain junctures is to raise or lower the cost of funds that banks obtain from the RBI. This, in turn, would alter the structure of banks' interest rates and thereby serve to curb or encourage the use of credit. However, the Bank Rate is a relatively passive instrument of credit control. In the wake of the East Asian currency crisis, the RBI used the Bank Rate in conjunction with the CASH RESERVE RATIO and other measures to stabilize the exchange rate of the Rupee. In recent times, it has been RBI's endeavor to make the Bank Rae and effective signaling device as well as a reference rate. However, since frequent changes in the Bank Rate may be undesirable, the short-term REPOS interest rate seems to be a useful supplement in influencing the flow and cost of funds in the short term.

Variable Coupon Renewable Note - VCR

Variable Coupon Renewable Note - VCR

A renewable fixed income security with variable coupon rates that are periodically reset. Usually the coupon is set on a weekly basis at a fixed spread over the T-bill rate.

Variable-Rate Certificate Of Deposit

Variable-Rate Certificate Of Deposit

certificate of deposit (CD) with a variable interest rate. The rate can be determined by a number of mediums, such as the prime rate, consumer price index, treasury bills or a market index. The amount paid out is usually based on a percentage difference between the beginning index and the final index. A certificate of deposit is generally considered to be one of the safer ways to invest your money. It is the perfect choice for the conservative investor, or to diversify the risk of your portfolio. When looking to step up the risk just a little bit, considering a variable rate CD may be a good place to start.