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RBI issues SGB premature redemption calendar for 32 tranches
The Reserve Bank of India has released the premature redemption schedule for 32 Sovereign Gold Bond tranches that will become eligible for early exit between October 2026 and March 2027. The calendar,…
The Reserve Bank of India has released the premature redemption schedule for 32 Sovereign Gold Bond tranches that will become eligible for early exit between October 2026 and March 2027. The calendar, issued on August 21, 2026, covers bonds issued between June 2019 and March 2022 across the 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 series.
Under SGB rules, investors can redeem bonds early after completing five years from the issue date, instead of waiting for the full eight-year tenure. However, investors must submit their requests within the specified window for each tranche. The first eligible tranche is 2019-20 Series V, with redemption on October 15, 2026, and a request window from September 14 to October 5, 2026.
The 2020-21 series accounts for 12 tranches, the largest number in this calendar, starting with Series VII on October 19, 2026. The schedule ends with 2019-20 Series IV on March 17, 2027. Investors who miss a window must wait for the next eligible redemption date.
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SGBs were launched in 2015 to reduce demand for physical gold and are issued by the RBI on behalf of the government. The bond price is linked to the latest gold price, so returns depend on gold's market performance plus a fixed 2.5% annual interest. Over the past five years, gold has risen roughly 80%, making early redemption attractive for those wanting to book profits or exit before maturity. The 32 tranches in this calendar represent over Rs 10,000 crore in face value. Investors should note the exact request window dates, as late submissions will not be accepted and the next chance may be months away. The next key signal is the redemption price, set by RBI based on the trailing three-day average gold price before each tranche's date.
Source: timesnownews.com
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