<h1>India to Issue Sovereign Gold Bonds Monthly from Oct 2018 to Feb 2019 with 8-Year Tenor and 2.5% Interest.</h1> The Government of India, in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India, announced the issuance of Sovereign Gold Bonds for the fiscal year 2018-19. These bonds will be available monthly from October 2018 to February 2019. They are open for purchase by resident individuals, Hindu Undivided Families, trusts, universities, and charitable institutions, with a minimum investment of 1 gram and a maximum of 4 kg for individuals and HUFs, and 20 kg for trusts. The bonds have an 8-year tenor with early exit options and offer a 2.50% annual interest rate. They can be used as loan collateral and are tradable on stock exchanges.