Government security (Gsec) can be briefly defined as an investment instrument issued by a governmental body. In India, the central and state-level…
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Low chances of default are the major lookout for investors when investing, besides high interest rates. Sovereign backing reduces the risk level…
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Government bonds in India are a contract or loan agreement between a state or central government and investors. When the government issues…
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Government securities are channels of fund collections for the central government, state governments, and other local government bodies in India, mainly to…
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Tax implications are crucial for investors. The Income Tax Act of India, 1961, has clear provisions on taxation on all types of…
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While a government has its specific revenue for all funding requirements, a liquidity crisis can occur. When that happens, the government will…
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Governments fund infrastructure and development projects with tax and non-tax revenue. At times, when revenue collection is not sufficient to cover expenditures,…
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An average estimation indicates the availability of 20,000 tonnes of gold in physical form in the country. The precious yellow metal can…
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The Indian Government introduced the sovereign gold bond (SGB) scheme in November 2015. The aim of the scheme was to allow investors…
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For thousands of years, gold has served as a global symbol of wealth. Its significance as an emblem of fortune and prosperity…
