Sovereign Gold Bonds - A smarter way to buy gold

Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) is a good way to invest in gold online. You do not require physical lockers to
store it. Bonds are issued by Govt. of India, so it's also the safest way to hold gold. You also get an assured 2.5%
per annum interest.

Product details Why invest in Sovereign Gold Bonds?

• Bonds will be restricted for sale to resident Indian
entities including individuals, HUFs, Trusts,
Universities and Charitable Institutions.
• Minimum permissible investment will be 1 gram of
gold.
• Maximum limit of subscription shall be 4 kg for
individuals, 4 kg for HUF and 20 kg for trusts and
similar entities.
• Issue price of the Gold Bonds will be Rs.50 per gram
less for those who subscribe online and pay through
digital mode.
• Investors will be compensated at a fixed rate of 2.50
% per annum payable semi-annually on the nominal
value.
• It is mandatory for investors to provide bank account
details to facilitate payment of interest /maturity value
• The Bonds can be applied for by using HDFC Bank
Demat account through NetBanking.
• The tenor of the Bond will be for a period of 8 years
with exit option from 5th year to be exercised on the
interest payment dates.
• Safest way to buy and store gold
• Earn 2.5% assured interest per annum on the
investment
• Asset appreciation opportunity plus assured
interest
• Issued by Government of India. Tradeable on
Stock Exchange
• No TDS applicable
• Can be used as collateral for Loans*
• Eligible for conversion into Demat form
• Enjoy the ease of investing through
NetBanking and HDFC Bank Demat Account
• Indexation benefit if bond is transferred before
maturity
• No Capital Gains Tax on redemption

You can apply for Sovereign Gold Bonds via HDFC Bank NetBanking, through your HDFC Bank Demat
Account or at your nearest HDFC Bank branch.

For enquiries, you may contact your Relationship Manager.