Maintains a portfolio Macaulay duration of 4-7 years, with meaningfully higher interest-rate sensitivity than short-duration categories.
Taxation: typically taxed at the investor's income-tax slab rate regardless of holding period, following the debt-fund taxation rules in effect since 2023. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm current rules for your situation with a qualified professional.
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