Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) is a government-backed investment scheme offering fixed interest and an opportunity to earn from the yellow metal’s price increase until maturity.

Gold investors consider the yellow metal a safe investment because of its price stability and stable returns over the long term.

Investors will receive their SGB subscriptions on February 21, seven days after the closing date.

Gold provides stability during economic uncertainties when other asset classes could be adversely affected, thus ensuring protection to the investment portfolio. 

Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) offers guaranteed interest income and zero tax on capital gains on maturity, two key benefits for senior citizens. Learn more.

The sovereign gold bond is a guaranteed income instrument. The government has announced the issue dates of SGBs in two tranches in June and September this year