Sovereign Gold Bond

Markets

Looking to sell gold amid rally? Know how gains from SGBs, gold ETFs, and jewellery will be taxed

Precious metals, when sold in physical, bonds or other electronic form, are saddled with taxes based on when and how one sells the units.

7 min read18 Nov 2025
Markets

Gold crosses ₹1.20 lakh mark: Watch out for these 5 investment mistakes

Gold prices have touched a new peak of ₹1.20 lakh per 10 grams. As the steep price rise signals both opportunities and risks, investors must avoid common mistakes, balance gold and silver allocations, and focus on long-term disciplined investment strategies.

3 min read1 Oct 2025
Markets

Gold vs sovereign gold bond vs gold ETF: Which is better after US Fed rate cut? Explained

Gold prices retracted from all-time highs following the US Fed rate cut, allowing investors to invest in the yellow metal. However, with many modes of investment in gold available, analysts highlight the best mode and the pros and cons of each option.

4 min read18 Sep 2025
Markets

Should you buy sovereign gold bonds from the secondary market as gold prices continue to climb new highs?

Gold prices have reached record highs with a 41% YTD rally, driven by expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut. Central bank buying and geopolitical tensions support prices, while demand for Sovereign Gold Bonds is rising despite trading at a premium in the secondary market.

3 min read9 Sep 2025
Markets

Sovereign gold bonds vs physical gold: Complete guide to returns, liquidity, tax efficiency & long-term wealth building

Sovereign gold bonds vs physical gold: Explore returns, liquidity, tax efficiency, and security to help investors compare advantages, risks, and long-term wealth creation strategies for portfolio diversification.

2 min read27 Aug 2025
Markets

Investing in bonds — A low-key asset class with steady growth potential

Bonds serve as a versatile investment option, providing fixed interest payments and the ability to trade like stocks. With the rise of Online Bond Platform Providers, retail investors can easily purchase bonds in India. Various bond types cater to different financial goals and risk appetites.

4 min read13 Aug 2025
Markets

Sovereign gold bonds: Two tranches up for premature redemption today; investors make up to 147% returns

Sovereign gold bonds: Two tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds are redeemable today, offering investors up to 147% returns. The redemption price is based on the average gold prices over the last three business days.

2 min read11 Aug 2025
Markets

Mint Explainer: Why did the govt end the gold monetization scheme?

The gold monetization scheme involved getting a purity test done, melting jewellery and converting it into bars, offering little incentive for households to participate in the scheme.

4 min read1 Apr 2025
Markets

Gold bonds: Investors stay put despite making a killing

Investors are not opting for early redemption in belief that gold prices will hit the ₹1 lakh per 10 gm mark due to global trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump and the ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East.

4 min read25 Mar 2025
Opinion

Ajit Ranade: Hedge sovereign gold bonds but do not discontinue them

SGBs have lately proven very costly for the government as gold’s rising price was left unhedged. Hedging the risk of huge redemption payouts would let Indian investors and the economy benefit from these bonds.

4 min read24 Mar 2025