Correct answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
- A
1 and 2 only
1 and 2 only. Retail investors can also access G-Secs and corporate bonds.
- B
2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only. Insurers are large holders of both.
- C
1 and 3 only
1 and 3 only. Pension funds also trade these papers.
- D
1, 2 and 3
1, 2 and 3. Insurers, pension funds and retail (RBI Retail Direct / exchanges) can all participate.
Summary. Official key is (d) all three. Insurance companies and pension funds are core holders of G-Secs and corporate bonds. Retail investors can buy them via RBI Retail Direct, gilt funds and exchange platforms. All three can trade in that market.
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