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RBI sets SGB premature redemption payout giving Rs 1 lakh nearly Rs 3.95 lakh
Economy
Published on 30 April 2026
Premature exit priced to multiply returns fast
The RBI has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) 2019-20 Series-VI. Eligible investors can redeem from April 30, 2026, at a fixed redemption value of Rs 14,931 per unit. For some holdings, the math works out to an eye-catching jump from Rs 1 lakh to nearly Rs 3.95 lakh, making SGBs a government-backed alternative to physical gold.
- Premature redemption for SGB 2019-20 Series-VI opens April 30, 2026
- RBI fixed redemption value at Rs 14,931 per unit
- Some investors could see returns around 295% on redemption
- SGBs offer government-backed exposure to gold without physical storage
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