<h1>India Launches Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17 Series IV: Subscribe by March 3, 2017; Offers 2.50% Interest Annually.</h1> The Government of India announced the Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17 Series IV, open for subscription from February 27 to March 03, 2017. These bonds, available to Indian residents, trusts, charitable institutions, and universities, are denominated in units of one gram of gold, with a maximum subscription limit of 500 grams per person annually. Issued as Government of India Stock, they offer a 2.50% annual interest rate, payable semi-annually, and are redeemable after eight years, with early redemption allowed from the fifth year. The bonds can be used as loan collateral, are eligible for Statutory Liquidity Ratio, and are tradable as per RBI notifications.