FCI moots proposal to raise Rs 40,000 cr via bonds from LIC

Last Updated: Sunday, June 21, 2015, 15:39

"These are specially designed bonds meant for LIC to liquidate subsidy arrears due from the government to FCI," source said.

WGC welcomes govt's draft policy on sovereign gold bonds

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 20:42

The government's proposed policy on sovereign gold bonds would provide investment choice to consumers and integrate gold further into regulated financial sector, the World Gold Council said on Friday.

'Gold sovereign bonds to address import issues'

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 19:12

Centre's gold sovereign bond scheme is expected to address pure investment demand for the yellow metal, says India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra).

Sovereign Gold bonds can save up to $2 billion of metal imports

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 17:37

Sovereign Gold bonds (SBGs) provide a good alternative for investors and if subscribed fully in the first year it will result in a saving of USD 2 billion on imports of the precious metal at current prices, says a report.

Govt proposes gold-linked bonds to lower bullion imports

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 13:59

India is planning to issue sovereign bonds linked to the bullion price in an effort to divert some of the estimated 300 tonnes of annual demand for gold bars and coins, and reduce bullion imports that can push up the trade deficit.

Govt weighs sovereign gold bonds to keep tabs on imports

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 11:11

The government is planning to issue sovereign gold bonds linked to the price of the yellow metal, a proposal aimed at reducing demand for gold and control trade deficit.

India proposes gold-linked bonds to lower bullion imports

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 09:32

The country consumes nearly 1,000 tonnes of gold every year, most of it imported, and gold is the second-biggest expense on the import bill after oil.

Japan banking giant to sell country's first yuan bond

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 00:19

One of Japan's biggest banks today said it would sell bonds denominated in China's yuan currency as frosty ties between the major trading partners show signs of thawing.

Top EU court backs ECB`s bond-buying scheme

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 18:46

The European Central Bank scored a landmark victory Tuesday when the EU`s top court ruled its scheme to buy potentially unlimited amounts of government bonds was legal.

Greek PM sticks to hard line as contagion hits euro zone bonds

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 17:11

Yields on bonds issued by other vulnerable euro zone states leapt in one of the most aggressive episodes of contagion since the height of Europe`s debt crisis in 2012.

Companies raise record Rs 4.32 lakh cr via debt placement in FY'15

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 14:00

Financial services sector continued to dominate the market, collectively raising Rs 3.2 lakh crore or 74 percent of the total amount. This was followed by power segment with an fund mop-up of Rs 35,312 crore.