Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme Alert: RBI Unveils SGB Redemption Schedule For October-March | Full Timeline

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.