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SGB Redemption: These government-backed bonds have an eight-year maturity but permit early redemption only after the fifth year from the issue date.
While the bond tenure is 8 years, investors can choose to redeem their bonds prematurely after 5 years from the issue date on any coupon payment date.
SGB Scheme Return: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that investors in Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) 2019-20 Series-IX and 2020-21 Series-V can opt for premature redemption on August 11, 2025, at Rs 10,070 per unit.
As per the RBI’s August 8 press release, the price is calculated using the simple average of closing gold prices (999 purity) for the three business days preceding redemption—August 6, 7, and 8—based on rates published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd (IBJA).
These government-backed bonds have an eight-year maturity but permit early redemption only after the fifth year from the issue date, and only on interest payout dates.
SGB Scheme Return
For those who bought the 2019-20 Series-IX in September 2019 at Rs 4,070 per gram, the upcoming redemption will deliver an absolute gain of Rs 6,000 per unit—about 147%—excluding the 2.5% annual interest. Investors in the 2020-21 Series-V, issued in August 2020 at Rs 5,334 per gram, will earn Rs 4,736 per unit, or 89% absolute returns, excluding interest.
Apart from capital gains, these bonds pay 2.5% fixed interest per year, credited twice annually to investors’ bank accounts. The final interest is paid with the principal at maturity.
What Are Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs)?
SGBs are government securities denominated in grams of gold and act as a substitute for physical gold. Investors pay the issue price in cash and receive the redemption amount in cash. These bonds are issued by the RBI on behalf of the Government of India.
SGB Premature Redemption Schedule (April 2025 – September 2025)
The table below details the tranches eligible for premature redemption during the specified period:
| S No | Tranche | Issue Date | Date of premature redemption | Dates for submitting the request for premature redemption by the investors to the Receiving Offices/NSDL/CDSL/RBI Retail Direct | |
| From | To | ||||
| 1 | 2017-18 Series III | 16-Oct-17 | 16-Apr-25 | 17-Mar-25 | 7-Apr-25 |
| 2 | 2017-18 Series IV | 23-Oct-17 | 23-Apr-25 | 24-Mar-25 | 15-Apr-25 |
| 3 | 2017-18 Series V | 30-Oct-17 | 30-Apr-25 | 31-Mar-25 | 21-Apr-25 |
| 4 | 2017-18 Series VI | 6-Nov-17 | 6-May-25 | 5-Apr-25 | 28-Apr-25 |
| 5 | 2017-18 Series VII | 13-Nov-17 | 13-May-25 | 11-Apr-25 | 3-May-25 |
| 6 | 2017-18 Series VIII | 20-Nov-17 | 20-May-25 | 19-Apr-25 | 13-May-25 |
| 7 | 2017-18 Series IX | 27-Nov-17 | 27-May-25 | 25-Apr-25 | 17-May-25 |
| 8 | 2017-18 Series X | 4-Dec-17 | 4-Jun-25 | 5-May-25 | 26-May-25 |
| 9 | 2017-18 Series XI | 11-Dec-17 | 11-Jun-25 | 9-May-25 | 2-Jun-25 |
| 10 | 2017-18 Series XII | 18-Dec-17 | 18-Jun-25 | 19-May-25 | 9-Jun-25 |
| 11 | 2017-18 Series XIII | 26-Dec-17 | 26-Jun-25 | 27-May-25 | 16-Jun-25 |
| 12 | 2017-18 Series XIV | 1-Jan-18 | 1-Jul-25 | 31-May-25 | 21-Jun-25 |
| 13 | 2018-19 Series I | 4-May-18 | 3-May-25 | 3-Apr-25 | 23-Apr-25 |
| 14 | 2018-19 Series II | 23-Oct-18 | 23-Apr-25 | 24-Mar-25 | 15-Apr-25 |
| 15 | 2018-19 Series III | 13-Nov-18 | 13-May-25 | 11-Apr-25 | 3-May-25 |
| 16 | 2018-19 Series IV | 1-Jan-19 | 1-Jul-25 | 31-May-25 | 21-Jun-25 |
| 17 | 2018-19 Series V | 22-Jan-19 | 22-Jul-25 | 21-Jun-25 | 14-Jul-25 |
| 18 | 2018-19 Series VI | 12-Feb-19 | 12-Aug-25 | 11-Jul-25 | 2-Aug-25 |
| 19 | 2019-20 Series I | 11-Jun-19 | 11-Jun-25 | 9-May-25 | 2-Jun-25 |
| 20 | 2019-20 Series II | 16-Jul-19 | 16-Jul-25 | 16-Jun-25 | 7-Jul-25 |
| 21 | 2019-20 Series III | 14-Aug-19 | 14-Aug-25 | 15-Jul-25 | 4-Aug-25 |
| 22 | 2019-20 Series IV | 17-Sep-19 | 17-Sep-25 | 18-Aug-25 | 8-Sep-25 |
| 23 | 2019-20 Series V | 15-Oct-19 | 15-Apr-25 | 15-Mar-25 | 5-Apr-25 |
| 24 | 2019-20 Series VI | 30-Oct-19 | 30-Apr-25 | 31-Mar-25 | 21-Apr-25 |
| 25 | 2019-20 Series VII | 10-Dec-19 | 10-Jun-25 | 9-May-25 | 31-May-25 |
| 26 | 2019-20 Series VIII | 21-Jan-20 | 21-Jul-25 | 21-Jun-25 | 11-Jul-25 |
| 27 | 2019-20 Series IX | 11-Feb-20 | 11-Aug-25 | 11-Jul-25 | 1-Aug-25 |
| 28 | 2019-20 Series X | 11-Mar-20 | 11-Sep-25 | 12-Aug-25 | 1-Sep-25 |
| 29 | 2020-21 Series I | 28-Apr-20 | 28-Apr-25 | 29-Mar-25 | 19-Apr-25 |
| 30 | 2020-21, Series II | 19-May-20 | 19-May-25 | 19-Apr-25 | 9-May-25 |
| 31 | 2020-21, Series III | 16-Jun-20 | 16-Jun-25 | 17-May-25 | 6-Jun-25 |
| 32 | 2020-21, Series IV | 14-Jul-25 | 14-Jul-25 | 13-Jun-25 | 4-Jul-25 |
| 33 | 2020-21, Series V | 11-Aug-20 | 11-Aug-25 | 11-Jul-25 | 1-Aug-25 |
| 34 | 2020-21, Series VI | 8-Sep-20 | 8-Sep-25 | 8-Aug-25 | 29-Aug-25 |
Varun Yadav is a Sub Editor at News18 Business Digital. He writes articles on markets, personal finance, technology, and more. He completed his post-graduation diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Inst…Read More
Varun Yadav is a Sub Editor at News18 Business Digital. He writes articles on markets, personal finance, technology, and more. He completed his post-graduation diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Inst… Read More
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