Written By: Danish
SGBs are 100% govt-backed! No risk of theft/purity issues like physical gold. Earn gold returns + extra 2.5% annual interest.
1. Profit when gold prices rise 2. Guaranteed 2.5% yearly interest Paid every 6 months to your account!
Zero tax on maturity gains! Unlike gold ETFs/Funds. Save 20% tax (with indexation) if held till maturity (8 years).
No new SGBs issued? Buy existing bonds via stock exchanges! Trade like stocks using codes (Eg: SGBDC27VII).
1. Open brokerage account 2. Search "SGB" 3. Check maturity dates (2027/2029 etc) 4. Buy at current market price
Choose bonds closer to maturity (Eg: 2027) for lower price volatility + faster tax-free redemption.
Gold prices rising + 2.5% interest + tax benefits = Best time to invest! Check your broker app today.