The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a premature redemption window for several series of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs). SGBs were initially launched in November 2015 by the government of India with the objective of borrowing and was part of the gold monetisation scheme. The aim was to reduce the physical demand for gold
If you bought Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2019-20 Series V in October 2019 and are planning to sell it prematurely, i.e., before the completion of 8 years, you can do it now. From 15 April 2025, the facility for premature redemption of bonds of this series is available. The government has fixed the redemption price
Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), introduced by the government in 2015, have shown robust performance over the past eight years, offering investors a compelling combination of capital appreciation and interest income. On average, SGBs have delivered annualised returns ranging between 11% and 14%, influenced by the timing of each issuance. For instance, “SGBs in India have
According to Reserve Bank of India data, investors have encashed just around half a tonne out of SGBs against 14.7 tonnes eligible for premature redemption, at a time gold prices are close to record levels. Market experts said investors are reluctant to redeem these bonds since they believe that the prices will hit the ₹1
Last Updated:March 15, 2025, 11:36 IST The gold bond shall be repayable on the expiration of eight years from the date of issue of the gold bonds (March 17, 2025, for the 2016-17 Series IV tranche). Introduced In November 2015, sovereign gold bonds are government securities denominated in grams of gold. The plans to close
If you’re planning to invest in gold, you might wonder which option is better—Sovereign Gold Bonds or physical gold. Both have their advantages, but your choice depends on factors like returns, liquidity, safety, and convenience. Let’s break down the key differences to help you make an informed decision. Published Date – 27 February 2025, 12:10
SGB premature redemption: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed the dates for premature redemption of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), covering the period from April to September 2025. This announcement, made on February 21, 2025, aims to assist investors intending to redeem their SGBs earlier than the full term. As per the Consolidated Procedural
Last Updated:January 26, 2025, 10:25 IST If you’re thinking about investing in gold, it’s important to pick the way that works best for your financial needs and goals, like SGBs, digital gold and ETFs. Check ways to expand your portfolio with gold. Gold remains one of the most popular investment options. It has been a
3 min read Last Updated : Aug 26 2024 | 5:49 PM IST The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an early redemption for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) issued between May 2017 and March 2020. The redemption process will take place in two phases, starting from October 11, 2024, and extending to March
Every year, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) typically releases Series I of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) between April and June. However, as we sit in August, there’s still no news of the release for 2024. This delay is raising questions and concerns. Historically, the RBI issued 10-14 tranches of SGBs annually. Yet, over the