A
9%
B
10%
C
12%
D
15%
Correct answer: (d) 15%
Explanation
- A
9%
9 per cent was the earlier FPI ceiling in corporate bonds, not the 2020–21 Budget extension.
- B
10%
10 per cent is a round figure, not the keyed limit.
- C
12%
12 per cent is another distractor between the old 9 per cent and the new 15 per cent.
- D
15%
Union Budget 2020–21 raised the FPI limit in outstanding corporate bonds to 15 per cent. That is the official key.
Summary. Official key is (d) 15%. The 2020 Budget also eased certain FPI routes to deepen the bond market. Honour the stored letter (d).