Sovereign Gold Bonds: Safest Gold Investment with Added Interest Benefits
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News18•22-01-2026, 21:48
Sovereign Gold Bonds: Safest Gold Investment with Added Interest Benefits
- •Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) are a secure, government-backed alternative to physical gold, issued by RBI.
- •Investors receive a 2.5% annual interest on their initial investment, paid semi-annually, in addition to gold price appreciation.
- •SGBs eliminate concerns about making charges, GST, and security associated with physical gold.
- •Investment can be made online via banks or stockbrokers, or offline at post offices/bank branches; online investors get a discount.
- •The tenure is 8 years with an exit option after 5 years; capital gains are tax-exempt if held until maturity.
Why It Matters: SGBs offer a secure, interest-bearing, and tax-efficient way to invest in gold without physical storage issues.
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