ING Vysya Bank has introduced sale of 24-carat gold coins. The bank will provide gold coins in denominations of 5 grams, 8 grams and 10 grams with attractive discounts to select retail customers.
These gold coins are imported from Switzerland and have 999.9 fineness. It will be offered in tamper-proof packing, along with the assay-certification. Gold as an asset class is a key alternative investment avenue for individual investors and also acts as a natural hedge against other asset classes.
The bank aims to use its branch network to distribute the yellow metal, with 149 branches now offering the product. The bank will offer competitive rates for its gold coins based on international bullion rates.
The bank has posted a rise of 39.53% in its net profit at Rs 127.39 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 as compared to Rs 91.30 crore for the same quarter in the previous year. Total income has increased by 32.81% at Rs 1258.30 crore for quarter under review as compared to Rs 947.42 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.
| Company Name | CMP |
|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | 772.55 |
| ICICI Bank | 1251.45 |
| Axis Bank | 1259.75 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | 371.30 |
| Indusind Bank | 910.80 |
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