If you’re planning to invest in gold, you might wonder which option is better—Sovereign Gold Bonds or physical gold. Both have their advantages, but your choice depends on factors like returns, liquidity, safety, and convenience. Let’s break down the key differences to help you make an informed decision. Published Date – 27 February 2025, 12:10
SGB premature redemption: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed the dates for premature redemption of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), covering the period from April to September 2025. This announcement, made on February 21, 2025, aims to assist investors intending to redeem their SGBs earlier than the full term. As per the Consolidated Procedural
Last Updated:January 26, 2025, 10:25 IST If you’re thinking about investing in gold, it’s important to pick the way that works best for your financial needs and goals, like SGBs, digital gold and ETFs. Check ways to expand your portfolio with gold. Gold remains one of the most popular investment options. It has been a
3 min read Last Updated : Aug 26 2024 | 5:49 PM IST The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an early redemption for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) issued between May 2017 and March 2020. The redemption process will take place in two phases, starting from October 11, 2024, and extending to March
Every year, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) typically releases Series I of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) between April and June. However, as we sit in August, there’s still no news of the release for 2024. This delay is raising questions and concerns. Historically, the RBI issued 10-14 tranches of SGBs annually. Yet, over the
Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) are currently trading at a premium over their reference prices on exchanges, driven by their tax benefits and attractive coupon rates. With speculation over new issuances in the future, these listed bonds have seen increased demand. By mid-August 2024, the top 15 most liquid SGB series were closing 8% higher than
Gold outlook: The recent Budget’s decision to reduce the import duty on gold from 15% to 6% has left investors in paper gold feeling cheated. The announcement caused domestic gold prices to plummet by more than 8%, from Rs 74,080 to Rs 68,388 per 10 grams. Gold ETFs and sovereign gold bonds, which are linked
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) investors, especially the ones whose investment matured on August 5, were disappointed with the Budget 2024 proposal on customs duty. Just after the government announced a customs duty cut on gold from 15% to 6%, the price of gold fell. The decline in the price of gold following the budget announcement