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RBI Retail Direct Gilt Account

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 RBI Retail Direct Gilt Account RBI Retail Direct Gilt Account allows retail investors to buy and sell government securities through the online portal. This scheme facilitates investment in government securities by an individual by opening a gilt securities account with the RBI. The account opened will be called Retail Direct Gilt (RDG) Account. RDG Account Under the scheme, investors would have to open and maintain the Retail Direct Gilt Account (RDG) with RBI. It allows individuals to buy government securities directly in the primary market as well as a secondary market. The online portal will offer an account statement showing transaction history and balance position of securities holding in the Retail Direct Gilt Account. Benefits It provides an offer for the long term. Government securities are risk-free. Retail investors can now easily participate. It helps in portfolio diversification. Retail Direct Account is completely free of charge. Investors can pick and choose specific bon