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Date: 2025-08-22 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: India

Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme Calendar for premature redemption during October 2025 – March 2026

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Executive Summary: This Reserve Bank of India press release announces the premature redemption calendar for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) tranches maturing between October 2025 and March 2026. As per the SGB scheme guidelines, premature redemption is permitted after five years from the issue date. Investors are advised to note the specific dates for submitting redemption requests. Key Points / Main Content: Premature Redemption Eligibility: * Premature redemption is allowed after five years from the date of SGB issuance, as per the Consolidated Procedural Guidelines on the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme. Redemption Calendar (October 2025 - March 2026): * The release provides a table detailing the tranche, issue date, premature redemption date, and the period for submitting redemption requests to Receiving Offices/NSDL/CDSL/RBI Retail Direct for various SGB series. * Series include: 2018-19 (Series I-VI), 2019-20 (Series I-X), and 2020-21 (Series I-XII). * Specific dates for submitting premature redemption requests vary by series and range from September 2025 to March 2026. Important Note: * The dates listed are subject to change in case of unscheduled holidays. Impact Analysis: Investors: * Impact: Investors holding SGBs from the specified series can redeem their bonds prematurely during the defined windows. * Action Required: Investors choosing to redeem before maturity must submit their requests within the specified timeframe for their respective SGB series to the Receiving Offices/NSDL/CDSL/RBI Retail Direct. Receiving Offices/NSDL/CDSL/RBI Retail Direct: * Impact: These entities are responsible for processing premature redemption requests from investors. * Action Required: Ensure systems and procedures are in place to handle redemption requests within the specified timeframes and communicate any changes due to unscheduled holidays.

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Reserve Bank of India: The central bank of India, responsible for issuing the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme. Sovereign Gold Bond SGB Scheme: A government scheme allowing investment in gold bonds, with provisions for premature redemption. October 2025: A month in 2025 during which premature redemption of certain tranches of SGBs is scheduled. March 2026: A month in 2026 during which premature redemption of certain tranches of SGBs is scheduled. IDMD.CDD.110014.04.050202122: Reference number of the Reserve Bank of India circular providing guidelines on the Sovereign Gold Bond SGB Scheme. NSDL: National Securities Depository Limited, one of the receiving offices for premature redemption requests. CDSL: Central Depository Services (India) Limited, one of the receiving offices for premature redemption requests. RBI Retail Direct: RBI Retail Direct platform is an online platform for investors to buy and sell government securities, including Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs).
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प्रेस प्रकाशनी PRESS RELEASE भारतीय ररज़र्व बैंक RESERVE BANK OF INDIA वेबसाइट : www.rbi.org.in/hindi संचार वर्भाग, केंद्रीय कायाालय, शहीद भगत ससिंह मागा, फोटा, म िंबई - 400 001 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 August 22, 2025 Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme Calendar for premature redemption during October 2025 – March 2026 In terms of Para 13 of the Consolidated Procedural Guidelines on the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular IDMD.CDD.1100/14.04.050/2021-22 dated October 22, 2021, premature redemption of the gold bonds is permitted after five years from the date of issue of such bonds. 2. Accordingly, the details of tranches falling due for premature redemption during the period October 01, 2025 – March 31, 2026, along with the window available for submission of request for premature redemption by the investors are as under: Sl. Tran che Issue Date Date of Premature Dates for submitting the request for No. Redemption premature redemption by the investors to the Receiving Offices/NSDL/CDSL/RBI Retail Direct From To 1 2018-19 Series I May 04, 2018 November 04, 2025 October 04, 2025 October 27, 2025 2 2018-19 Series II October 23, 2018 October 23, 2025 September 22, 2025 October 13, 2025 3 2018-19 Series III November 13, 2018 November 13, 2025 October 13, 2025 November 3, 2025 4 2018-19 Series IV January 01, 2019 January 01, 2026 December 01, 2025 December 22, 2025 5 2018-19 Series V January 22, 2019 January 22, 2026 December 22, 2025 January 12, 2026 6 2018-19 Series VI February 12, 2019 February 12, 2026 January 12, 2026 February 2, 2026 7 2019-20 Series I June 11, 2019 December 11, 2025 November 10, 2025 December 11, 2025 8 2019-20 Series II July 16, 2019 January 16, 2026 December 16, 2025 January 06, 2026 9 2019-20 Series III August 14, 2019 February 13, 2026 January 14, 2026 February 03, 2026 10 2019-20 Series IV September 17, 2019 March 17, 2026 February 13, 2026 March 07, 2026 11 2019-20 Series V October 15, 2019 October 15, 2025 September 13, 2025 October 06, 2025 12 2019-20 Series VI October 30, 2019 October 30, 2025 September 29, 2025 October 20, 2025 13 2019-20 Series VII December 10, 2019 December 10, 2025 November 07, 2025 December 01, 2025 14 2019-20 Series VIII January 21, 2020 January 21, 2026 December 20, 2025 January 12, 2026 15 2019-20 Series IX February 11, 2020 February 11, 2026 January 09, 2026 February 02, 2026 16 2019-20 Series X March 11, 2020 March 11, 2026 February 7, 2026 March 02, 2026 17 2020-21, Series I April 28, 2020 October 28, 2025 September 27, 2025 October 18, 2025 18 2020-21, Series II May 19, 2020 November 19, 2025 October 18, 2025 November 10, 202519 2020-21, Series III June 16, 2020 December 16, 2025 November 15, 2025 December 06, 2025 20 2020-21, Series IV July 14, 2020 January 14, 2026 December 12, 2025 January 05, 2026 21 2020-21, Series V August 11, 2020 February 11, 2026 January 09, 2026 February 02, 2026 22 2020-21, Series VI September 08, 2020 March 07, 2026 February 05, 2026 February 25, 2026 23 2020-21, Series VII October 20, 2020 October 20, 2025 September 19, 2025 October 10, 2025 24 2020-21, Series VIII November 18, 2020 November 18, 2025 October 18, 2025 November 10, 2025 25 2020-21, Series IX January 05, 2021 January 05, 2026 December 05, 2025 December 26, 2025 26 2020-21, Series X January 19, 2021 January 19, 2026 December 19, 2025 January 09, 2026 27 2020-21, Series XI February 09, 2021 February 09, 2026 January 09, 2026 January 30, 2026 28 2020-21, Series XII March 09, 2021 March 09, 2026 February 06, 2026 February 27, 2026 It may, however, be noted that the above-mentioned dates may undergo a change in case of unscheduled holiday/s. Investors are advised to take note of the period for submission of requests for redemption of SGB, in case they choose to redeem their holdings before maturity. (Puneet Pancholy) Press Release: 2025-2026/955 Chief General Manager

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