5th tranche of gold bonds scheme raises ₹820 cr
The Centre has raised at least ₹820 crore from the fifth tranche of the Sovereign Gold Bonds Scheme. This was mobilised by over two lakh applications corresponding to 2.37 tonnes of gold. The next tranche is expected in October third week, prior to Diwali. The total subscription in first four tranches was ₹2,239 crore, equivalent to 7.85 tonnes of gold.