RBI Finalises ₹14,957 Redemption Price for August 2026 Gold Bonds
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the premature redemption price for two tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) due on August 11, 2026, setting it at ₹14,957 per unit.
SGB Tranches See Early Exit
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) confirmed the premature redemption price for specific Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) maturing on August 11, 2026. Investors in the SGB 2019-20 Series IX and SGB 2020-21 Series V received ₹14,957 per unit.
This redemption occurred on August 11, 2026, marking the first opportunity for early exit after five years from the issue date, as permitted under the Government of India's (GOI) Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme. The GOI notification F.No.4(7)-B(W&M)/2019, dated September 30, 2019, covered the 2019-20 Series IX, issued on February 11, 2020.
Another GOI notification, F.No.4(4)-B(W&M)/2020, dated April 13, 2020, applied to the 2020-21 Series V, issued on August 11, 2020.
Pricing Methodology Confirmed
The redemption price calculation followed the scheme's established methodology. It uses a simple average of the closing price for 999 purity gold over the three business days immediately preceding the redemption date. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd (IBJA) publishes these official gold prices.
For the August 11, 2026, redemption, the calculation included prices from August 6, August 7, and August 10, 2026. This transparent pricing mechanism ensures bondholders receive a market-linked value upon early exit, reflecting current gold prices rather than the initial issue price.
This redemption event provides a clear exit point for investors in these specific SGB tranches. Bondholders received their principal equivalent at a price reflecting recent gold market movements. The defined redemption schedule and pricing formula offer predictability for investors in India's gold bond programme.
This mechanism allows investors to liquidate their holdings after the five-year lock-in, aligning with the scheme's objective to provide an alternative to physical gold investment. It also demonstrates the operational consistency of the RBI in managing these government-backed financial instruments.
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