As per GOI notification F.No.4(7)-B(W&M)/2019 dated May 30, 2019, premature redemption of Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2019-20 Series-II issue date July 16, 2019, is due on January 16, 2026. The redemption price will be ₹14,092/- (Rupees Fourteen Thousand and Ninety-Two only) per unit of SGB, based on the simple average of the closing price of gold of 999 purity for the three business days, January 12, 2026, January 13, 2026, and January 14, 2026, as published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd (IBJA). For further information contact helpdoc@rbi.org.in or visit www.rbi.org.in. Contact Ajit Prasad, Deputy General Manager (Communications). The press release number is 2025-2026/1928.
Key Entities Referenced
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme: Scheme allowing premature redemption of gold bonds.
GOI notification F.No.4(7)-B(W&M)/2019 dated May 30, 2019: Government of India notification defining terms of the SGB Scheme.
Reserve Bank of India: Issuer of the press release regarding SGB redemption.
India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd (IBJA): Publishes the gold prices used to determine the redemption value of SGBs.
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January 14, 2026
Premature redemption under Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme -
Redemption Price for premature redemption of 2019-20 Series-II due on
January 16, 2026
In terms of GOI notification F.No.4(7)-B(W&M)/2019 dated May 30, 2019 (SGB
2019-20 Series-II-Issue date July 16, 2019) on Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme,
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. Accordingly, the
next due date of premature redemption of the above tranche shall be on January 16,
2026.
2. Further, the redemption price of SGB shall be based on simple average of closing
price of gold of 999 purity of previous three business days from the date of redemption,
as published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd (IBJA). Accordingly,
the redemption price for premature redemption due on January 16, 2026, shall be
₹14,092/- (Rupees Fourteen Thousand and Ninety-Two only) per unit of SGB
based on the simple average of closing price of gold for the three business days i.e.,
January 12, 2026, January 13, 2026, and January 14, 2026.
Ajit Prasad
Press Release: 2025-2026/1928 Deputy General Manager
(Communications)