The RBI has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020-21 Series-VIII, enabling investors to exit from May 18, 2026. The redemption is permitted after five years, on an interest-payment date. The RBI calculates the price using a simple average of 999-purity gold’s closing rates from the prior three working days (May 13 to May 15, 2026). The fixed rate comes to Rs 16,012 per unit, against an issue price of Rs 5,127 per gram for online buyers.
The RBI has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond SGB 2018-19 Series-III. Eligible investors can redeem starting May 13, 2026 at Rs 15,102 per unit. With this pricing, an investment of Rs 1 lakh could potentially grow to Rs 4.82 lakh, delivering a reported 382% return for those who redeem early at the fixed rate.
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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.
The RBI has fixed the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond SGB 2020-21 Series-I at Rs 15,124 per unit, with redemption available from April 28, 2026. The payout implies nearly a 230% return on the principal investment, excluding accrued interest, making this series a standout for investors holding the bonds through the redemption window.
The RBI has fixed the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond SGB 2018-19 Series-II at Rs 15,219 per unit. The amount is calculated using the average gold price over the three preceding working days. Premature redemption will be available from April 23, 2026, after investors complete the fifth year from issuance.
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