Soverign Gold Bond Scheme Alert: The Reserve Bank of India has recently released the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) premature redemption timeline for investors who had invested money nearly five to seven years ago.
The RBI allows premature redemption of the gold bonds and is permitted after five yers from the date of issue of the gold bonds. The RBI offers premature redemption of gold bonds to let investors maximise their returns on investment in gold without purchasing it in the physical form.

RBI SGB Premature Redemption Timeline
The SGB premature redemption timeline, released recently, is from November, 2025 to March 2026. Investors in the SGB schemes are required to submit the request for premature redemption nearly a month before the premature redemption date.
| Sl. No. | Tranche | Issue Date | Date of Premature Redemption | Submission Window (From) | Submission Window (To) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018-19 Series I | May 04, 2018 | Nov 04, 2025 | Oct 04, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| 2 | 2018-19 Series II | Oct 23, 2018 | Oct 23, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 3 | 2018-19 Series III | Nov 13, 2018 | Nov 13, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | Nov 03, 2025 |
| 4 | 2018-19 Series IV | Jan 01, 2019 | Jan 01, 2026 | Dec 01, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 5 | 2018-19 Series V | Jan 22, 2019 | Jan 22, 2026 | Dec 22, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 6 | 2018-19 Series VI | Feb 12, 2019 | Feb 12, 2026 | Jan 12, 2026 | Feb 02, 2026 |
| 7 | 2019-20 Series I | Jun 11, 2019 | Dec 11, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| 8 | 2019-20 Series II | Jul 16, 2019 | Jan 16, 2026 | Dec 16, 2025 | Jan 06, 2026 |
| 9 | 2019-20 Series III | Aug 14, 2019 | Feb 13, 2026 | Jan 14, 2026 | Feb 03, 2026 |
| 10 | 2019-20 Series IV | Sep 17, 2019 | Mar 17, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 07, 2026 |
| 11 | 2019-20 Series V | Oct 15, 2019 | Oct 15, 2025 | Sep 13, 2025 | Oct 06, 2025 |
| 12 | 2019-20 Series VI | Oct 30, 2019 | Oct 30, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 13 | 2019-20 Series VII | Dec 10, 2019 | Dec 10, 2025 | Nov 07, 2025 | Dec 01, 2025 |
| 14 | 2019-20 Series VIII | Jan 21, 2020 | Jan 21, 2026 | Dec 20, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 15 | 2019-20 Series IX | Feb 11, 2020 | Feb 11, 2026 | Jan 09, 2026 | Feb 02, 2026 |
| 16 | 2019-20 Series X | Mar 11, 2020 | Mar 11, 2026 | Feb 07, 2026 | Mar 02, 2026 |
| 17 | 2020-21 Series I | Apr 28, 2020 | Oct 28, 2025 | Sep 27, 2025 | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 18 | 2020-21 Series II | May 19, 2020 | Nov 19, 2025 | Oct 18, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 |
| 19 | 2020-21 Series III | Jun 16, 2020 | Dec 16, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 | Dec 03, 2025 |
| 20 | 2020-21 Series IV | Jul 14, 2020 | Jan 14, 2026 | Dec 12, 2025 | Jan 05, 2026 |
| 21 | 2020-21 Series V | Aug 11, 2020 | Feb 11, 2026 | Jan 09, 2026 | Feb 02, 2026 |
| 22 | 2020-21 Series VI | Sep 08, 2020 | Mar 07, 2026 | Feb 05, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
What is SGB?
Soverign Gold Bond (SGB) is the government securities dominated in grams of gold. The government began the scheme to encourage investors of parking the money into gold without purchasing it in physical form. RBI's SGB is a substitute for holding physical gold.
According to the RBI, investors have to pay the issue price in cash and the bonds will be redeemed in cash on maturity. The bond issued by the RBI on behalf of the government of India.
What Are The Benefits Of RBI SGB Schemes?
RBI's SGB is an attractive option for people to invest in gold without worrying about its safety. Investing in Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) provides a more secure option compared to keeping physical gold. Storage risks and expenses are avoided. Investors benefit from the market value of gold upon maturity, along with regular interest payments. Unlike jewellery, SGBs do not involve making charges or purity concerns. These bonds are recorded in the Reserve Bank of India's books or in demat form, reducing the risk of losing certificates.
SGBs offer an attractive investment opportunity for those looking to invest in gold without the hassles associated with physical ownership. The convenience of holding these bonds digitally ensures that investors can manage their assets efficiently and securely. Additionally, the absence of making charges and purity issues makes SGBs a cost-effective choice for gold investment.
What Are The Benefits of SGB?
One of the key benefits of SGBs is the assurance of receiving the market value of gold at maturity. This feature provides peace of mind to investors, knowing that their investment will reflect the prevailing gold prices when they decide to redeem their bonds. This aspect makes SGBs a reliable option for long-term financial planning.
Moreover, periodic interest payments add to the appeal of SGBs as an investment vehicle. Investors receive interest on their holdings at regular intervals, providing them with a steady income stream while they wait for their bonds to mature. This dual benefit of capital appreciation and income generation enhances the overall attractiveness of SGBs.
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