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435 Trillion Rials in Bonds Proposed in 2019-20 Budget

435 Trillion Rials in Bonds Proposed in 2019-20 Budget
435 Trillion Rials in Bonds Proposed in 2019-20 Budget

Provisions of Note 5 of next year’s budget give details about Islamic bonds the government intends to issue in  the next fiscal year that begins in March 2019. 
As per the proposal, public sector companies will issue 45 trillion rials ($428 million) in Islamic bonds in rials for  projects that are technically, economically, financially, and environmentally viable. 
The decision to fund such ventures must be approved by the government's Economic Council. The issuer must guarantee reimbursement of the principal amount plus interest. 
While yields on treasury bills are variable for different maturities, currently their average yields are around 20%.  

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