RBI Sets Premature Redemption Prices for Sovereign Gold Bond Series VI and VII
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced premature redemption prices for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) series issued in 2019-20 and 2021-22. The 2019-20 Series VI can be redeemed early on October 30, 2026, at Rs 14,213 per unit, offering a 275.51% return excluding interest. The 2021-22 Series VII is redeemable from November 2, 2026, at Rs 14,167 per unit, yielding about a 200.47% return excluding interest. Redemption prices are based on the average closing gold prices over three business days before redemption, as published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association.
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Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 30 Oct, 03:20 am. Other outlets followed.