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Business News/ News / India/  Premature redemption under Gold Monetisation Scheme payable only in Rs, says RBI
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Premature redemption under Gold Monetisation Scheme payable only in Rs, says RBI

Launched in November 2015, the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) was aimed to mobilise gold held by households and institutions and facilitate its use for productive purposes.

Though, any premature redemption of Medium and Long Term Government Deposit (MLTGD) would be only in Indian rupee, RBI said. (Photographer: Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg) (Bloomberg)Premium
Though, any premature redemption of Medium and Long Term Government Deposit (MLTGD) would be only in Indian rupee, RBI said. (Photographer: Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg) (Bloomberg)

The premature redemption under the Gold Monetisation Scheme will be payable in rupees, while the depositor may choose to opt for physical gold on maturity, said the Reserve Bank of India on 5 August. The GMS is implemented through banks.

Launched in November 2015, the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) was aimed to mobilise gold held by households and institutions and facilitate its use for productive purposes, and in the long run, reduce the country's reliance on imports of the yellow metal.

"The redemption of principal at maturity shall, at the option of the depositor, be either in Indian Rupee equivalent of the value of deposited gold at the time of redemption, or in gold," said an RBI circular modifying the scheme.

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Though, any premature redemption of Medium and Long Term Government Deposit (MLTGD) would be only in Indian rupee, it added.

According to the scheme, the Medium Term Government Deposit (MTGD) can be made for 5-7 years and Long Term Government Deposit (LTGD) for 12-15 years or for such a period as may be decided by the Centre from time to time.

The circular further said banks should seek the option of collecting maturing proceeds in gold or in Indian Rupee equivalent from the depositor at the time of initial deposit.

With PTI inputs.

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Updated: 05 Aug 2022, 08:23 AM IST
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