The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on May 22, 2026, notified regarding the premature redemption under the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme - Redemption Price for premature redemption of SGB 2021-22 Series-I due on May 25, 2026.
The following has been stated:
• As per the Government of India notification, premature redemption of the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB 2021–22 Series I) is permitted after completion of five years from the date of issue, on the interest payment date. Accordingly, the tranche is due for premature redemption on May 25, 2026.
• The redemption price has been fixed at ₹15,840 per unit, based on the simple average of closing gold prices (999 purity) for May 20, 21, and 22, 2026, as published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd. (IBJA).
[Notification no. - Press Release: 2026-2027/318]
