Sovereign Gold Bonds News
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 2025Mint Explainer: Why RBI has allowed premature redemption of sovereign gold bonds
India’s sovereign gold bonds were considered a gold standard in investing. But the well-intentioned scheme has been causing trouble. The big question is if India will continue issuing sovereign gold bonds, or if the February 2024 tranche was the last.
4 min read27 Feb 2025Want to invest in SGBs through demat route? Here’s a guide
Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) offer protection against risks associated with physical gold holdings. Eligible investors in India can invest in SGBs and benefit from the market value of gold at redemption. SGBs provide tax benefits on capital gains and indexation benefits.
5 min read6 May 2024International Women’s Day: Why should you invest in sovereign gold bonds over physical gold?
Empower yourself with gold as this is the only thing that will betray your trust while the rest would fade with time.
3 min read8 Mar 2023Sovereign gold bond scheme 2023 opens for subscription; all you need to know
The RBI declared the 2023 SGB scheme subscription on March 06, 2023. The issue will be available till March 10, 2023.
1 min read7 Mar 2023Digital gold platforms enable millennials to invest in precious metals
Digital gold is a convenient and flexible way to buy and sell gold without having to visit a jewellery store. We uncover different ways to buy digital gold and the advantages of doing it through blockchain
3 min read18 Sep 2022Understand before you invest: How are sovereign gold bonds taxed
The capital gains on the maturity amount of SGBs are entirely tax-free, however, any sale made before to maturity is subject to capital gain taxes. Continue reading to understand the taxation of SGBs in detail.
1 min read15 Sep 2022What are Sovereign Gold Bonds?
Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) are government securities denominated in gold with one gram as a basic unit. They provide a viable alternative to owning actual gold.
2 min read17 Mar 2022Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared