Sovereign Gold Bonds to be issued in four tranches: Government

Examine the merits of the Sovereign gold bonds scheme for the Indian economy. What are the advantages and disadvantages of investing in the scheme for an individual investor?

Approach:

• Introduce by briefly explaining the scheme
• Discuss the benefits of investment into the bond instead of physical gold for the economy
• Enumerate advantages and disadvantages for investors who decide to invest in the scheme
• Conclusion