10 gram gold to new brides as govt gift: Know about Assam govt's Arundhati Gold Scheme and how to apply
Here is all about the Assam govt's Arundhati Gold Scheme.
Dec 09, 2020, 10:59 AM IST
Arundhati Gold Scheme: This state govt gives 10 gram gold to brides; know scheme details and how to apply
State government offers one-tola (10 gram) gold to brides belonging to families with annual earnings of less than Rs 5 lakh.
Nov 04, 2020, 16:57 PM IST
Government plans gold amnesty scheme to curb black money: Sources
If implemented, the amnesty scheme for gold would be the second major step taken by PM Modi in curbing black money after demonetisation in 2016.
Oct 30, 2019, 15:34 PM IST
Sovereign Gold Bonds: Govt to offer gold bonds at a discount of Rs 50/gm
The issue price of the bond had been fixed at Rs 2,957 per gram of gold.
Oct 21, 2016, 22:25 PM IST
World's richest Hindu temple wants gold rather than cash under scheme
The Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, popularly known as the Tirupati, has requested repayment of their deposits of longer than three years under the Gold Monetisation Scheme in the metal rather than cash.
Mar 23, 2016, 20:15 PM IST
Govt to get Rs 726 crore via 2nd tranche of gold bond scheme
The first tranche of the scheme, which was launched in November, had received a subscription for 915.95 kg of gold worth Rs 246 crore. As many as 62,169 applications had come for the first tranche.
Jan 28, 2016, 18:18 PM IST
Gold monetisation scheme: RBI allows pre-mature withdrawal
In an effort to make the Gold Monetisation Scheme more customer-friendly, the RBI Thursday said depositors will be able to withdraw medium-term (5-7 year) and long-term government deposits (12-15 years) pre-maturely after the minimum lock-in period, though with a penalty.
Jan 21, 2016, 22:54 PM IST
Siddhivinayak temple set to give Modi government's gold scheme a boost
Mumbai`s two-century-old Shree Siddhivinayak temple, devoted to the Hindu elephant-headed god Ganesha, is considering depositing some of its 160 kilogrammes (kg) of gold with banks, according to a spokesman.
Dec 09, 2015, 19:51 PM IST
India targets temple gold hoard to rescue monetisation plan
The gold monetisation scheme has only attracted about one kilogramme in a month, prompting the government to nudge temples through banks to hand over their treasures, the sources said, but at least one temple said it was still unconvinced by the plan.
Dec 03, 2015, 21:04 PM IST
Government takes stock of progress in gold schemes
Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das Tuesday interacted with members of the public and private bankers here to review the progress of the schemes.
Dec 01, 2015, 23:50 PM IST
Gold Bond Scheme generates Rs 246 cr, RBI issues certificates
RBI Tuesday said the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) scheme has received a good response with total subscription value amounting to Rs 246 crore and it has already issued certificates.
Dec 01, 2015, 23:21 PM IST
Government floats idea of country's first gold exchange
Centre Tuesday floated an idea of a gold exchange, a transparent platform where jewellers can buy and sell the precious metal locally instead of depending on the international market.
Dec 01, 2015, 20:24 PM IST
RBI to fine tune gold monetisation scheme
Till November 18, the gold monetisation scheme had garnered 400 grams of physical gold.
Nov 27, 2015, 18:08 PM IST
At paltry Rs 150 crore, gold bonds scheme fails to glitter
The government's much-touted sovereign gold bond scheme has failed to cut much ice with the public, if the final amount of about Rs 150 crore is any indication, say bankers, who also blamed the high issue price as the biggest dampener.
Nov 22, 2015, 13:13 PM IST
Gold, silver coins sparkle on Dhanteras, jewellery loses sheen
Gold and silver coins, including those bearing Ashok Chakra, are getting some extra shine on Dhanteras.
Nov 09, 2015, 19:44 PM IST
Dhanteras: Top reasons to choose bonds over other gold investments
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme launched by the government appears to be the best gold investment option this Dhanteras
Nov 09, 2015, 09:13 AM IST
Gold monetisation scheme: Govt fixes interest rate at 2.25-2.50%
Interest rate on Medium and Long Term Government Deposit (MLTGD) are 2.25 percent and 2.20 percent, respectively, according to a notification issued by RBI Tuesday.
Nov 03, 2015, 22:50 PM IST
RBI fixes gold bonds issue price at Rs 2,684 per gram
Reserve Bank has fixed the public issue price at Rs 2,684 per gram for the sovereign gold bonds, for which applications will be accepted from November 5 to 20.
Nov 03, 2015, 22:38 PM IST
Sovereign Gold Bonds to attract investors over other options: Report
The Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGBS) may address pure investment demand for the yellow metal and is easy to implement relative to the gold monetisation scheme, the India Ratings report said.
Nov 02, 2015, 18:43 PM IST
Cabinet to take up Gold Monetisation Scheme in few weeks
The scheme proposes to offer tax-free interest to individual on depositing the yellow metal with banks.
Jul 22, 2015, 15:22 PM IST
