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Gold Monetisation Scheme

Only 21 tonnes mobilised under gold monetisation scheme in 8 years

Gold loan market expected to shift to organised sector: WGC report

Only 21 tonnes mobilised under gold monetisation scheme in 8 years
Updated On : 12 Jul 2023 | 8:51 PM IST

Government monetised enemy properties worth Rs 3,400 crore, says official

The government has earned over Rs 3,400 crore from disposal of enemy properties, mostly movable assets like shares and gold, officials said. Enemy properties are those left behind by people who took citizenship of Pakistan and China after leaving India during the partition and post the 1962 and 1965 wars. "The Custodian of Enemy Property for India (CEPI) has realised a total of Rs 3,407.98 crore from disposal of enemy properties which include 7,52,83,287 shares (for Rs 2,708.9 crore) of 152 companies in 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22, and Rs 699.08 crore as revenue receipts," an official of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on Tuesday. Altogether, 1699.79 grams of vested gold has also been sold for Rs 49,14,071 and 28.896 kilogram of silver ornaments have been disposed of for Rs 10,92,175 in January 2021 through Government of India Mint, Mumbai as per provisions of the Enemy Property Act, he said. No immovable enemy property has so far been monetised by the government

Government monetised enemy properties worth Rs 3,400 crore, says official
Updated On : 21 Feb 2023 | 11:02 AM IST

Premature redemption under gold monetisation payable only in rupees: RBI

'Any premature redemption of Medium and Long Term Government Deposit (MLTGD) would be only in Indian rupee'

Premature redemption under gold monetisation payable only in rupees: RBI
Updated On : 05 Aug 2022 | 1:40 AM IST

Govt seeks industry suggestions to improve Gold Monetisation Scheme

In 2015, the government had launched the Gold Monetisation Scheme to mobilise the yellow metal held by households and institutions in the country

Govt seeks industry suggestions to improve Gold Monetisation Scheme
Updated On : 18 Dec 2019 | 11:34 PM IST

Towards a sensible gold policy

The industry should not be overregulated in the name of developing it or curbing black money

Towards a sensible gold policy
Updated On : 07 Nov 2019 | 11:57 PM IST

Now, banks can directly buy gold from depositors for monetisation plan

With relaxation, one can also deposit with refiners and purity testing centres

Now, banks can directly buy gold from depositors for monetisation plan
Updated On : 07 Nov 2019 | 7:49 AM IST

Second phase of gold reforms on govt's priority list, revamped GMS on cards

The government is also considering making gold as an asset class, a source said

Second phase of gold reforms on govt's priority list, revamped GMS on cards
Updated On : 26 May 2019 | 12:33 AM IST

Glitter back for gold monetisation scheme; banks to open metal account

If gold deposited upon maturity is returned in a cash equivalent, many temples would stay away from depositing gold

Glitter back for gold monetisation scheme; banks to open metal account
Updated On : 11 Jan 2019 | 12:43 AM IST

Govt may announce changes in gold monetisation scheme in next few days

The country's largest lender, State Bank of India, is expected to be asked to identify at least 10 branches for this

Govt may announce changes in gold monetisation scheme in next few days
Updated On : 05 Nov 2018 | 5:35 AM IST

Incentivise banks to promote gold monetisation: India Gold Policy Centre

With the Government of India's (GoI) Gold Monetization Policy yet to taste real success in triggering increased circulation of gold in the economy, a research paper at India Gold Policy Centre (IGPC) suggests the policy's effectiveness depends on incentivising banks and understanding consumer sentiments. The scheme launched in November 2015 with a much funfare to mobilise idle gold in the country to use it for economy has met with a poor response with a few tons fresh mobilization. Part of 14 such papers introduced at the recent Conference on Gold and Gold Markets, 2018 by IGPC at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A), the research paper was co-authored by Priya Narayanan, Balagopal Gopalakrishnan, Arvind Sahay of IIM-A. The paper quotes a nation-wide survey-based study of 1171 households as well as interview based study of senior management of six banks, five gold refiners and one industry consultant. Titled as 'Gold Monetization in India as a Transformative Policy: .

Incentivise banks to promote gold monetisation: India Gold Policy Centre
Updated On : 22 Jan 2018 | 10:30 PM IST

Immediately pay interest on gold under GMS: RBI to banks

Gold can be deposited under GMS with a designated bank in the account of the Central govt

Immediately pay interest on gold under GMS: RBI to banks
Updated On : 17 Oct 2017 | 8:07 PM IST

Efforts on to revive Gold Monetisation Scheme

Options being discussed over reluctance of banks and loans from GMS deposits

Efforts on to revive Gold Monetisation Scheme
Updated On : 14 Sep 2017 | 1:41 AM IST

Govt mobilises 6.4 tonne gold under monetisation scheme: Arun Ram Meghwal

Scheme intends to mobilise idle gold held by households so that wealth can be put to productive use

Govt mobilises 6.4 tonne gold under monetisation scheme: Arun Ram Meghwal
Updated On : 10 Mar 2017 | 7:47 PM IST

Lack of incentives led to poor response for GMS: IIM-A's IGPC

IGPC interviewed top bank officials, refineries to grasp challenges of the policy and implications

Lack of incentives led to poor response for GMS: IIM-A's IGPC
Updated On : 30 Jan 2017 | 8:45 PM IST

Price slump fails to revive gold demand in India; discounts don't cut it

"People do not have cash to buy gold in rural areas, while urban consumers are in holiday mood

Price slump fails to revive gold demand in India; discounts don't cut it
Updated On : 23 Dec 2016 | 3:34 PM IST

Sovereign gold bonds worth 14 tonnes in six tranches

5.7 tonnes collected under gold monetisation scheme

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Updated On : 18 Nov 2016 | 10:48 PM IST

MMTC to auction gold collected under monetisation scheme

The proposal to auction gold was discussed in a meeting recently by commerce and finance ministries, sources said

MMTC to auction gold collected under monetisation scheme
Updated On : 07 Jul 2016 | 4:49 PM IST

Tirumala temple explores gold schemes with high interest rates

The temple recently deposited 1,311 kg pure gold bars with Punjab National bank under new Gold Monetisation Scheme

Tirumala temple explores gold schemes with high interest rates
Updated On : 17 Jun 2016 | 4:54 PM IST

Why is the gold monetisation scheme not taking off?

Banks still lukewarm; changes needed in norms for jewellers and refinery margins, among others

Why is the gold monetisation scheme not taking off?
Updated On : 17 May 2016 | 12:07 AM IST

Akshay Tritiya: Have your cake and eat it too

Look at gold bonds or gold monetisation scheme instead of buying physical gold

Akshay Tritiya: Have your cake and eat it too
Updated On : 08 May 2016 | 11:16 PM IST