How rising gold prices have made India’s sovereign gold bond scheme a liability

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With gold prices now hovering around Rs 91,000 per 10 grams, the redemption value has swelled to Rs 1.20 lakh crore, placing a significant financial burden on the government.

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How rising gold prices have made India’s sovereign gold bond scheme a liability

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