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Last date to apply for new Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) tranche today: Details

The bonds can be bought through agents or receiving officers (ROs), and applications must be submitted to branches during the weeks of subscription

Sovereign Gold Bond scheme 2023-24 tranche III: All your FAQs answered here

Sovereign Gold Bond interest rate: These bonds bear interest at the rate of 2.50% per annum on the amount of initial investment. Interest is credited semi-annually to the bank account of the investor

SGB scheme: Final redemption price for 1st tranche set at Rs 6,132 a unit

The interest on the Gold Bonds commences from the date of its issue, which has a fixed rate of interest at 2.75 per cent per annum on the amount of initial investment

First SGB batch to mature on 30 Nov: Will it deliver over 12% returns?

People who invested in the first series of Gold Bonds are about to get bumper returns on their invested. The first Gold Bonds were released in Nov 2015 at Rs. 2,684 per gram.

Top 6 investments on Dhanteras 2023 to bring prosperity to your home

Investing money in gold and silver has become a tradition on Dhanteras. If you are looking for some investment opportunities, then here are the top 6 investment opportunities on Dhanteras 2023

Sovereign gold bond tranche II opens today: Should you invest? We decode

Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) price has been set at Rs 5,923 per gram for the September 2023 series, which opens for subscription today and closes on September 15, 2023.

New tranche of sovereign gold bonds from 15 September: Should you buy?

An exposure of 8-12% gold in the portfolio may be ideal to give the safety net to your portfolio in uncertain times

Everything to know about the Sovereign Gold Bond scheme that opens today

Sovereign gold bonds (SGBs) remain the best way to take exposure to gold due to additional 2.5% per annum interest and no capital gains tax. There are no annual recurring expenses while capital gains

Govt fixes Rs 5,926/gm as issue price for first tranche of gold bond

The government has fixed the issue price at Rs 5,926 per gram of gold for the first tranche of the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24, which will open for subscription for five days from Monday. The issue will be opened for subscription during the period June 19-23, 2023, with the settlement date of June 27, 2023, the finance ministry said in a statement on Friday. The issue price of the bond during the subscription period would be Rs 5,926, it said. The government in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India has decided to allow a discount of Rs 50 per gram from the issue price to those investors who apply online and the payment is made through digital mode, it said. For such investors the issue price of Gold Bond will be Rs 5,876 per gram of gold, it added. The bonds will be sold through banks Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL), designated post offices, and recognised stock exchanges -- National Stock Exchange of India Limited and Bombay Stock Exchange Limited.

Gold ETFs record Rs 165 crore inflow in February; net AUM drops

After witnessing the withdrawal of funds in the last three months, Gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted a net flow of Rs 165 crore in February, mainly due to a slight correction in local yellow metal prices. This was in comparison to a net outflow of Rs 199 crore registered in January, Rs 273 crore in December and Rs 195 crore in November. Prior to that, Gold ETFs attracted Rs 147 crore in October, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed. "Despite witnessing outflows across most markets, Gold ETFs in India witnessed inflows in February. This was largely backed by a small correction in local Gold prices. The demand for ETFs largely arises when there is a correction in prices," Kavitha Krishnan, Senior Analyst Manager Research, Morningstar India, said. The demand for physical Gold in India is largely driven by festival and wedding season, she added. Also, the segment saw an increase in the number of folios by around 20,000 to 46.94 lakh during the pe

Long-term investors should invest in gold through SGBs, say experts

Those who desire liquidity should opt for a gold ETF having low expense ratio and high volume

Sovereign Gold Bonds: Discounts, prices and everything you should know

The Sovereign Gold Bond scheme flares today, allowing you to buy gold bonds at a fixed interest of 2.5-percent twice a year. Read this article to know everything about gold bonds

SGB issue price fixed at Rs 5,197 per gm; subscription to open on Monday

The issue price for the next tranche of Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22, which will open for subscription for five days from Monday, has been fixed at Rs 5,197 per gram of gold, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. The Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2022-23 Series II will be open for subscription from August 22 26, 2022. "The nominal value of the bond...works out to Rs 5,197," the central bank said in a statement. The central government, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has decided to offer a discount of Rs 50 per gram, less than the nominal value, to those investors applying online and the payment against the application is made through digital mode. "For such investors, the issue price of Gold Bond will be Rs 5,147 per gram of gold," the RBI said. The RBI issues the bonds on behalf of the Centre. The bonds will be sold through banks, Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL), designated post offices and recognised stock exchanges -- NSE and BSE. Th

First tranche of 2022-23 gold bonds to open for subscription on June 20

The RBI further said that the second tranche (2022-23 Series II) will be available for subscription during August 22-26, 2022

Want to beat inflation? Hedge your portfolio with exposure to gold

Stock investors must avoid highly leveraged companies and those trading at steep valuations to beat inflation.

Gold bond issue price fixed at Rs 5,109/gm; subscription opens Monday

The Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22 - Series X will be open for subscription for the period from February 28 to March 4

Latest tranche of SGBs offers good entry price to long-term investors

Avoid them if you might require liquidity in the near term as you may have to sell them at a discount on the exchanges

Spot gold exchange - New investment avenue for Indians?

Sebi has approved guidelines for setting up of spot gold exchanges. Let us take a look at how the exchange would work and how it compares with other gold instruments

Govt mobilises Rs 31,290 crore from Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme: FM

The government has collected Rs 31,290 crore from Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme since its launch in 2015, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Parliament on Monday.

Gold bond issue price fixed at Rs 4,777/gm; subscription opens May 17

The issue price for Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22, which will open for subscription for five days from May 17, has been fixed at Rs 4,777 per gram, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday.