Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB)
Safe and Secure Digital Gold Investments
Say goodbye to the hassles of physical gold Investment and hello to a better way to invest in gold
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Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24
Understand what Sovereign Gold Bond is, its diversification and its importance along with the details about the latest SGB Tranche III.
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Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24
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Benefits of Sovereign Gold Bond
Why should you invest in Digital Gold
Experience a range of benefits with our all-in-one trading platforms.
Interest Income of 2.5% p.a.
With Sovereign Gold Bond, you get a periodic interest income of 2.5% p.a.
Tax exemption on Capital gains
The profit earned upon the maturity of the bond is not subject to tax.
Redemption
Invest now. Redeem later. Your redemption will be based on the then prevailing price of gold when you claim it.
No making charges like physical gold
Additional costs? What’s that? Say goodbye to making charges by investing in sovereign gold bond.
No GST
SGBs are tax-free, and unlike physical gold purchases, no GST is payable
Bonds in Demat form
Your bonds are tradeable on the exchanges as per the notification by RBI.
How to invest in Sovereign Gold Bond
Learn why SGBs are a Secure and Lucrative Option
Discover the benefits of SGBs, their features, and the step-by-step process to invest in them. Watch now and start your journey towards smart and profitable investing

How to Invest In Sovereign Gold Bond?
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Comparative analysis
Sovereign Gold Bond vs Physical Gold
Returns | Higher real returns viz-a-viz then prevailing prices of Gold | Lower real returns on resale compared to then prevailing price of Gold |
Security | No such fear. Highly secured investment | Fear of loss while handling/ storing |
Purity | No question on purity, as Gold is in digital form | Always questionable |
Storage Cost | Minimal storage cost | High on account of lockers/ private security |
Exit Route | Tradeable on exchanges; Redemption with GoI after 5th year onwards | Resalable/Exit route only through authorised jewellers or known persons |
Capital Gain | Long-term Capital Gain tax applicable after 3 years. No Capital Gain tax if held till maturity | Long-term Capital Gain tax applicable after 3 years |
Collateral utility | Can be used for mortgage loans | Can be used for mortgage loans |
Source- RBI
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