Sovereign Gold Bond Features

SGBs are Government securities denominated in grams of gold (1 unit = 1 gram)

Issued by the Reserve Bank of India on behalf of the Government of India

Investors will earn returns linked to gold price

Additionally fixed interest of 2.75% p.a. payable semi-annually on the amount of initial investment

Bonds will carry sovereign guarantee both on redemption amount and on the interest

Minimum investment: 1 gram • Maximum investment: 500 grams

Available in DEMAT & Paper form

Tradable on National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE)

Tenure: 8 years with an exit option from 5th year onwards

Issuance through trading members of NSE, BSE, Banks, designated Post Offices and Stock Holding Corporation of India (SHCIL).