1st Time In 30 Years: Why Are Central Banks Across Globe Holding More Gold Than US Bonds?
Traditionally, most nations kept their "treasure chest" of reserves filled with US dollars, some euros, and American government bonds, known as Treasuries, along with a smaller share of gold. But now, gold has taken the lead.
Sep 01, 2025, 09:07 AM IST
Gold bond issue price fixed at Rs 5,109/gm; subscription opens Monday
The Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22 - Series X will be open for subscription for the period from February 28 to March 4.
Feb 25, 2022, 20:11 PM IST
Sovereign Gold Bond scheme announced: Check subscription dates, issue price
RBI will put Sovereign Gold Bonds VII up for subscriptions starting from October 25.
Oct 23, 2021, 22:42 PM IST
COVID-19: Row over Prithviraj Chavan's statement on trusts' gold
Row over Prithviraj Chavan's statement on trusts' gold, Watch the video to know more.
May 15, 2020, 12:28 PM IST
Sovereign gold bonds worth Rs 5,400 crore issued so far: RBI
Sovereign gold bonds (SGBs) worth Rs 5,400 crore have been issued in eight tranches till date, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday.
Jun 09, 2017, 20:49 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
Sixth tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds scheme to launch on October 24
The government will launch the sixth tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) scheme on October 24, in which people can buy securities worth up to 500 grams.
Oct 21, 2016, 13:02 PM IST
Gold, silver continue slide on weak global trend, tepid demand
Gold continued to slide for the second straight day on Saturday as prices fell by Rs 50 to Rs 30,250 per 10 grams at the bullion market, tracking a weak global trend amid tepid demand from jewellers.
Oct 15, 2016, 17:29 PM IST
Govt may raise Rs 820 crore from gold bonds, 6th tranche in Oct
The government expects to mobilise more than Rs 820 crore from the fifth tranche of Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) scheme, and the next tranche will be launched with more attractive features before Diwali.
Sep 22, 2016, 15:34 PM IST
Gold tops Rs 31,000 on global cues; silver surges Rs 800/kg
Riding on firm global trends and increased buying by jewellers at domestic spot market, gold prices advanced by Rs 30 to trade at Rs 31,000 per ten grams, while silver prices soared Rs 800 to Rs 45,900 per kg at the bullion market on Saturday.
Sep 03, 2016, 14:54 PM IST
Fifth tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds from Sept 1
The 5th tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds will open for nine days from September 1, through which the government aims to attract a large number of investors to curb the demand for physical gold.
Aug 30, 2016, 15:34 PM IST
Third tranche of gold bond scheme subscribed for only 1,128 kg
In comparison to the second tranche, the third tranche of sovereign gold bond (SGB) scheme has received a very silent response
Mar 19, 2016, 09:22 AM IST
Gold set for weekly gain as Fed stance keeps dollar under pressure
Gold edged up on Friday with the market on track to end the week on a firmer note as the dollar hovered near its lowest in five months, pressured by the Federal Reserve`s plan to make fewer-than-expected interest rate hikes
Mar 18, 2016, 13:26 PM IST
Gold hits fresh 13-month high ahead of US jobs data
Gold hit its highest in more than a year on Friday, extending the previous day's 2 percent rally as oil prices declined and the dollar softened, while traders awaited a closely watched payrolls report from the United States
Mar 04, 2016, 19:39 PM IST
RBI fixes gold bonds issue price at Rs 2,600 per gram
The second tranche of sovereign gold bonds and the pricing has been made more attractive as compared to the first tranche when the issue price was Rs 2,684 per gram.
Jan 15, 2016, 21:20 PM IST
Banks to launch 2nd tranche of gold bonds on Jan 18
Aimed at curbing demand for physical gold, the government on Thursday said banks will launch the second tranche of the sovereign gold bond scheme on January 18.
Jan 14, 2016, 20:51 PM IST
RBI Extends Date of Issuing Gold Bonds To 30th November
Reserve Bank Of India extended the date of issuing sovereign Gold Bonds from 26th Nov to 30th Nov 2015.
Nov 25, 2015, 18:53 PM IST
DNA: PM Modi launches gold monetisation scheme and India’s first-ever gold coin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the first ever 'India gold coin' bearing Ashok Chakra in a move to cash in on the festive season of Diwali and Dhanteras which is an auspicious oca
Nov 05, 2015, 22:57 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