Sovereign Gold Bond Tranche Series I for F.Y. 2023-2024

SGB Series III 2023-2024

The RBI Declare 2023-24 Series I Tranche price 5926 per gram(5876 FOR ONLINE and contact us to get Rs. 50 per unit discount), which will be open from subscription from 19 June 2023 to 23 June 2023. SGB Issuance date will be 27 June 2023. Subscribers will get discount for ₹ 50 per Gram. This is a best option to invest in gold for a longer period.

Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) are government securities denominated in grams of gold. They are substitutes for holding physical gold. Investors have to pay the issue price in cash and the bonds will be redeemed in cash on maturity. The Bond is issued by Reserve Bank on behalf of the Government of India.

Calendar for Sovereign Gold Bond Tranche Series I for F.Y. 2023-24

IssuerIssued by Government of India
Subscription Opens OnMonday 19 June 2023
Subscription Closes ONFriday 23 June 2023
Date of IssuanceTuesday 27 June 2023
Price of the Gold₹ 5926/- Per Gram ( Rs. 5876/- Per Gram After Online Discount, Contact us to get discount)
Discount₹ 50 per gm for online/digital payment (No Discount on Physical Application mode)
Bid Lot1 Gram & in multiples thereafter
Minimum Application SizeThe minimum permissible investment will be 1 gram of gold.
Maximum Application SizeNot be more than 4kg for individuals/HUFs and 20kgs for trusts per fiscal year.
Interest Payable2.5% assured interest per annum on the investment payable semi-annually
Tenor8 years with exit option after the 5th year of the date of issue
ListingBSE / NSE

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General Details for Sovereign Gold Bond

IssuerGovernment of India via RBI
Bidding Lot1 Gram and in multiple of 1 Gram thereafter
Minimum ApplicationMinimum Apply for 1 Gram
Maximum Application4 Kg for Individual/HUF and 20 Kg For Trusts and similar Entities*
DiscountRs. 50 per Gram for online/digital/Demat applications. No Discount Given on Physical Application.
Interest2.5% Annually on the nominal Face Value, and payable half-yearly.
Tenor8 years from the date of the issue of the bonds.
Premature redemption may be permitted after the fifth year from the date of issuance.#
EligibilityResident Individuals, HUFs, Trusts, Universities, Charitable Institutions and minors through their guardian.
Listing AtNSE and BSE Stock Exchanges.
TradingThe SGBs shall be eligible for trading on NSE and BSE Stock Exchanges.
LiquidityLiquidity is available in the secondary market (NSE & BSE) for dematerialized holding. However, the liquidity of the past issues is quite low and restricted only to few tranches. Most of the past series of SGBs are trading at a discount price to the gold prices due to lack of liquidity and depth in the market.
Maturity/RedemptionOn Maturity, The Gold Bonds shall be redeemed on a simple average of the closing price of gold 999 purity of the previous 3 working days, provided by India Bullion and Jewelers Association Limited.
Payment ModeCash Up to Rs. 20000/- or Demand Draft, Cheque, or Electronic Banking (Net Banking, UPI, NEFT RTGS Etc.)
Loan Against BondsSovereign Gold Bonds may be used as collateral security for availing any loan. The Loan Against SGBs would be subject to the decision of the bank or financing agency. and can’t be inferred as a matter of right.
NominationYes, the nomination is available on SGBs.
TDSTDS is not applicable to SGB’s interest/redemption.
Tax TreatmentInterest Income – Taxable as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 19961 (43 of 1961).
On Maturity – The Capital Gain Tax will be exempted to an individual at end of the 8th Year.
Before 3rd Year – STCG will be applicable.
After 3rd and Before 8th Year – LTCG will apply with indexation benefit.

Key Features to invest in Sovereign Gold Bond

  • Issued by Government of India.
  • Earn 2.5% Assured Annual Interest Payable Half Yearly.
  • No TDS Applicable.
  • No Capital Gain Tax on 8th Year Final Maturity.
  • Tradable on Stock Exchanges (NSE & BSE)
  • May be used as collateral for loans on banks/financers condition.
  • Investor get indexation benefit on LTCG before maturity.
  • SGB available both in demat and paper format.
  • Best and safest way to invest in gold.

Comparison with other Gold Investment Instruments.

ParticularSGBGold ETFPhysical Gold
Interest on InvestmentYes (2.5% Annually)NoNo
Return on InvestmentDepend on Future
Gold Prices
Depend on Future
Gold Prices
Depend on Future
Gold Prices
Annual FeesNoYesNo
Brokerage on BuyNoYesNo
Exit/RedemptionAfter 5th Year*Any timeAny Time
TradabilityYes at NSE, BSEYeson Gold Market
LIquidityLimitedHigh LiquidHigh Liquid
Insurance or Storage ChargesNoNoYes
Quality Check RequresNoNoYes

*If you hold your units in Demat format, you can sell your units on NSE BSE stock exchanges.

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