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'

Reserve Bank of India, RBI
Reserve Bank of India
Press Trust of India Mumbai
2 min read Last Updated : Aug 05 2022 | 1:40 AM IST

The Reserve Bank on Thursday said premature redemption under the Gold Monetisation Scheme will be payable in rupees, while on maturity the depositor may choose to opt for physical gold.

The Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) was launched in November 2015 with an aim to mobilise gold held by households and institutions and facilitate its use for productive purposes, and in the long run, reduce the country's reliance on imports of the yellow metal.

"The redemption of principal at maturity shall, at the option of the depositor, be either in Indian Rupee equivalent of the value of deposited gold at the time of redemption, or in gold," said an RBI circular modifying the scheme.

However, any premature redemption of Medium and Long Term Government Deposit (MLTGD) would be only in Indian rupee, it added.

As per the scheme, the Medium Term Government Deposit (MTGD) can be made for 5-7 years and Long Term Government Deposit (LTGD) for 12-15 years or for such a period as may be decided by the Centre from time to time.

The circular further said banks should seek the option of collecting maturing proceeds in gold or in Indian Rupee equivalent from the depositor at the time of initial deposit.

The GMS is implemented through banks.

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Topics :Gold Monetisation SchemeReserve Bank of Indiagold monetisation plan

First Published: Aug 05 2022 | 1:40 AM IST

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