This is a press release from the Reserve Bank of India, dated January 02, 2026, regarding the premature redemption under the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme. It specifically addresses the redemption price for the premature redemption of the 2020-21 Series-IX, which is due on January 05, 2026.
In accordance with GOI notification F.No.4(4)-B(W&M)/2020 dated October 09, 2020, premature redemption of Gold Bonds is permitted after the fifth year from the issue date (January 05, 2021), on a date when interest is payable. The due date for premature redemption of the specified tranche is January 05, 2026.
The redemption price is based on the simple average of the closing price of gold (999 purity) for the three business days preceding the redemption date, as published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd (IBJA). The redemption price for premature redemption due on January 05, 2026, is ₹13,381 per unit of SGB. This price is based on the average closing price of gold for December 31, 2025, January 01, 2026, and January 02, 2026.
For any communication, Ajit Prasad, Deputy General Manager (Communications) can be contacted. The press release number is 2025-2026/1837. The website is www.rbi.org.in and helpdoc@rbi.org.in. The phone number is 022 - 2266 0502. The address is Department of Communication, Central Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001.
Key Entities Referenced
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme: A scheme allowing premature redemption of Gold Bonds.
GOI notification F.No.4(4)-B(W&M)/2020 dated October 09, 2020: Government of India notification regarding the Sovereign Gold Bond scheme.
India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd (IBJA): Organization that publishes the gold prices used for SGB redemption.
Mumbai: Location of the Reserve Bank of India Department of Communication.
प्रेस प्रकाशनी PRESS RELEASE
भारतीय ररज़र्व ब ैंक
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
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Website : www.rbi.org.in Department of Communication, Central Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort,
ई-मेल/email : helpdoc@rbi.org.in Mumbai - 400 001 फोन/Phone: 022 - 2266 0502
January 02, 2026
Premature redemption under Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme -
Redemption Price for premature redemption of 2020-21 Series-IX due on
January 05, 2026
In terms of GOI notification F.No.4(4)-B(W&M)/2020 dated October 09, 2020 (SGB
2020-21 Series-IX-Issue date January 05, 2021) 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
due date of premature redemption of the above tranche shall be on January 05, 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 05, 2026, shall be
₹13,381/- (Rupees Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred and Eighty-One only) per
unit of SGB based on the simple average of closing price of gold for the three business
days i.e., December 31, 2025, January 01, 2026, and January 02, 2026.
Ajit Prasad
Press Release: 2025-2026/1837 Deputy General Manager
(Communications)