Over ₹12 trillion and interest! What government owes to Sovereign Gold Bond holders | Mint

The government will have to pay its Sovereign Gold Bond investors ₹12,06,92,00,00,000 if it were to redeem all outstanding bonds as of yesterday (April 1, 2025). That is a little over ₹1.2 trillion, or ₹1.2 lakh crore, with April 1 gold price of ₹9,284/gram. The government, in a written reply to the Parliament, has said … Read more

How Gold ETFs hold an edge over physical gold for diversification

Given the current gold prices and the average consumption over the past five years, India is expected to consume gold worth approximately $70 billion in 2025. While concerns over the widening current account deficit (CAD) persist, they often overshadow the broader perspective. Gold continues to provide a buffer for Indian households during economic turbulence and … Read more