The series has delivered an exceptional simple return of 341%, setting a redemption price of Rs 12,801 per gram
Investors in the Sovereign Gold Bond 2018-19 Series-I can redeem early on November 4, 2025, at Rs 12,039 per gram.
The RBI has set the final redemption price for SGB 2017-18 Series-IV, offering investors an absolute return of 325% on their gold-linked bonds
Investors in Sovereign Gold Bond 2020-21 Series-VII can redeem early on Oct 20, 2025, at ₹12,792 per gram, yielding 153% return over five years
Sovereign Gold Bond investors can redeem Series-III tranche on October 16, 2025, earning massive gains over eight years
Central fixes premature redemption price at Rs 10,905, giving investors almost absolute gains
Investors holding SGBs from 2018-21 can opt for early exit between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026 as RBI announces the redemption schedule
Sovereign Gold Bond 2017-18 Series II matures on July 28; investors to receive Rs 9,924 per gram along with interest. Here's how the returns stack up and what to check before redemption.
Indians' love for gold is rooted in culture and security, often being the only asset for rural families. Despite the government's efforts to curb hoarding, gold remains a strong investment
SGBs have a maturity term, or a maximum tenure of 8 years. However, the government allows early redemption of SGBs after 5 years of holding SGB units
A subscriber can prematurely withdraw your sovereign gold bond investment once it completes the fifth year
If the government does not issue new SGBs, the only option left is to buy this bond from the secondary market, i.e., from listed stock exchanges like BSE and NSE.
Due to global uncertainties, gold prices have soared almost 30 per cent since last Diwali, prompting consumers to explore alternative investment resources to meet their financial goals
You can prematurely withdraw your sovereign gold bond investment once it completes the fifth year
The central bank plans to redeem 30 tranches of these bonds between October 11, 2024, and February 7, 2025
There is no direct tax applied at the time of purchasing gold. However, authorities capture the details of the gold purchase through the PAN information provided at the time of the transaction
The price is around 4.5 per cent lower than the average price of the week before the Union Budget, which was presented on July 23. Gold prices dropped after a reduction in the basic custom duty
Investors have earned an annual interest rate of 2.5% over the past 8 years on Sovereign Gold Bonds
The government launched the first SGB in November 2015, and the first two issues have matured giving significantly high tax-free returns to investors
Sovereign gold bonds can be the best bet for those looking to protect their investments during market downturns.