Category Archives: Gold

Gold and aspects related to its purchase, prices, trends, etc

Gold Bonds or ETFs? Take Your Pick!

There is a view that sovereign gold bonds will adversely affect the growth trajectory of gold exchange-traded funds (open-ended funds traded on stock exchanges) in India. While it is premature to arrive at such a conclusion, the fears are not entirely unfounded, according to some analysts. Before any opinions are formed, however, it would do well to understand the significant differences between bonds and ETFs.

All That Glitters Is Not Gold

India is commonly referred to as a sub-continent and rightfully so. India has not just a varied geography but a varied demography as well. India is made up of a vast variety of people from all walks of life. While Indian religions, cultures, social ceremonies and auspicious days vary from one ethnic group to another, the one thing that remains constant is our infatuation with gold.

Prime Minister’s Gold Schemes

Indians and their love for gold goes back a long way. In several households, rural as well as urban, gold is still considered an important component for investment. Considering the huge demand for gold in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched three gold-related schemes. These schemes will not only help consumers invest in gold, but will also allow them to earn interest on gold that’s been lying around.