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I recently moved to Blr. I am transferring money to India to eventually buy a house ( within next one year). In the meanwhile what are the options for maintaining these funds?

The requirements are:
1) Reasonably risk free
2) Should be able to withdraw funds at about 2 weeks notice.
3) Ease of use ( hassle free deposits and withdrawal)
4) Maximize returns ( of course).

Basically I am looking for an India equivalent of short term bond funds or money market funds in USA.

If you have any recommendation and experiences to share please mention them here.

Money Market funds are available in India.

Check for liqud funds, floating rate plan ( short term) funds at a nearby fund houses.. Also if you know your maturity period, go for Fixed Maturity Plans at the fund houses. Choose Growth option.

Every one sell them now.

Most of the banks have option to keep all your money in CDs of 1000rs units linked to your Savings account. You will be able to earn better interest rates. if you withdraw they will only break the partial amount CDs. Beware of penalty charges on premature withdrawal... choose a safe time period and select reinvestment option.

https://www.citibank.co.in/IbsHtmls/depositTC.htm

on the same topic, does anyone have any suggestion for good :
- liquid funds
-> to be able to withdraw money in 2-3 days notice
- FMPs