The Union Cabinet recently approved gold monetization scheme and Sovereign Gold Bonds. The Main objective behind the launch of gold monetization scheme and Sovereign Gold Bonds is to reuse the household gold which lying in lockers & cupboards of Indian homes. and also reduce reliance on import of gold. This gold monetization scheme and Sovereign Gold Bonds scheme will help in reducing the demand for physical gold. As we know most of the demand for gold in country is met through imports, this scheme will help in maintaining India’s Current Account Deficit in limits. Let’s take a look at key features of Gold Monetization scheme and Sovereign Gold Bonds. Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS): 1 1. Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS) allows jewelers and investors to deposit physical gold in banks. This scheme allows Rich Temples of India to deposit the gold in the bank. Eg. Padmanabhamswamy temple Kerala , Tirupati Balaji temple , Saibaba temple shirdi etc....
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