The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on January 21, 2026, issued the notification regarding the Premature redemption under Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme – Redemption Price for premature redemption due on January 22, 2026.
The following has been stated namely: -
• Premature redemption of Gold Bond may be permitted after fifth year from the date of issue of such Gold Bond on the date on which interest is payable.
• The due date of premature redemption of the above tranche shall be January 22, 2026.
• The redemption price for premature redemption due on January 22, 2026, shall be ₹14,853/- per unit of SGB based on the simple average of closing gold price for the three business days i.e., January 19, 2026, January 20, 2026, and January 21, 2026.
[Press Release: 2025-2026/1963]