Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB) (2024)

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  • Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB)

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme was launched by Govt in November 2015, under Gold Monetisation Scheme. Under the scheme, the issues are made open for subscription in tranches by RBI in consultation with GOI. RBI Notifies the terms and conditions for the scheme from time to time. The subscription for SGB will be open as per following calendar. The rate of SGB will be declare by RBI before every new tranche by issuing a Press Release.

As per RBI instructions “Every application must be accompanied by the ‘PAN Number’ issued by the Income Tax Department to the investor(s)’’ as the PAN number of the first/ sole applicant is mandatory.

  • Sovereign Gold Bonds Scheme (SGB) application form
  • Current Procedural Guidelines for servicing the bonds

Features:

  • To be issued by Reserve Bank India on behalf of the Government of India.
  • The Bonds will be restricted for sale to resident Indian entities including individuals (in his capacity as individual, or on behalf of minor child, or jointly with any other individual), HUFs, Trusts, Universities and Charitable Institutions.
  • Know-your-customer (KYC) norms will be the same as that for purchase of physical gold. KYC documents such as Voter ID, Aadhaar card/PAN or TAN /Passport will be required.
  • The Bonds will be denominated in multiples of gram(s) of gold with a basic unit of 1 gram.
  • The tenor of the Bond will be for a period of 8 years with exit option in 5th, 6th and 7th year, to be exercised on the interest payment dates.
  • Minimum permissible investment will be 1 gram of gold.
  • The maximum limit of subscribed shall be 4 KG for individual, 4 Kg for HUF and 20 Kg for trusts and similar entities per fiscal year (April-March) notified by the Government from time to time. A self-declaration to this effect will be obtained. The annual ceiling will include bonds subscribed under different tranches during initial issuance by Government and those purchase from the Secondary Market.
  • The investors will be compensated at a fixed rate of 2.50 per cent per annum payable semi-annually on the nominal value.
  • Rs.50/- per gram discount than the nominal value to those investors applying online and the payment against the application is made through digital mode.
  • In case of joint holding, the investment limit of 4 KG will be applied to the first applicant only.
  • Payment for the Bonds will be through cash payment (up to a maximum of Rs. 20,000/-) or demand draft or cheque or electronic banking.
  • Nominations are available. In case the investment is on behalf of minor nomination facility is not available
  • The interest on Gold Bonds shall be taxable as per the provision of Income Tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961). The capital gains tax arising on redemption of SGB to an individual has been exempted. The indexation benefits will be provided to long term capital gains arising to any person on transfer of bond.
  • The Gold Bonds will be issued as Government of India Stocks under Government Security Act, 2006. The investors will be issued a Holding Certificate for the same. The Bonds are eligible for conversion into Demat form.
  • The redemption price will be in Indian Rupees based on simple average of closing price of gold of 999 purity of previous 3 working days published by IBJA.
  • All the branches of the State Bank of India are authorised to accept the subscription.
  • Bonds can be used as collateral for loans. The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is to be set equal to ordinary gold loan mandated by the Reserve Bank from time to time. The lien on the bond shall be marked in the depository by the authorised banks.
  • Note : The loan against SGB Certificate is available.
  • Bonds will be tradable on stock exchanges within a fortnight of the issuance on a date as notified by the RBI.

Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme Calendar for premature redemption during October2023 March 2024

NoSGB SeriesIssue DateDate of coupon paymentDates for submitting the request for premature redemption by the investors to the Receiving Offices/NSDL/CDSL/RBI Retail Direct
FromTo
12016-17 Series IAugust 5, 2016February 5, 2024January 5, 2024January 25, 2024
22016-17 Series IISeptember 30, 2016March 30, 2024February 29, 2024March 20, 2024
32016-17 Series IIINovember 17, 2016November 17, 2023October 17, 2023November 7, 2023
42016-17 Series IVMarch 17, 2017March 17, 2024February 17, 2024March 6, 2024
52017-18 Series IMay 12, 2017November 12, 2023October 12, 2023October 31, 2023
62017-18 Series IIJuly 28, 2017January 28, 2024December 28, 2023January 15, 2024
72017-18 Series IIIOctober 16, 2017October 16, 2023September 16, 2023October 6, 2023
82017-18 Series IVOctober 23, 2017October 23, 2023September 23, 2023October 13, 2023
92017-18 Series VOctober 30, 2017October 30, 2023September 30, 2023October 20, 2023
102017-18 Series VINovember 6, 2017November 6, 2023October 6, 2023October 27, 2023
112017-18 Series VIINovember 13, 2017November 13, 2023October 13, 2023November 3, 2023
122017-18 Series VIIINovember 20, 2017November 20, 2023October 20, 2023November 10, 2023
132017-18 Series IXNovember 27, 2017November 27, 2023October 27, 2023November 15, 2023
142017-18 Series XDecember 4, 2017December 4, 2023November 4, 2023November 24, 2023
152017-18 Series XIDecember 11, 2017December 11, 2023November 10, 2023December 1, 2023
162017-18 Series XIIDecember 18, 2017December 18, 2023November 18, 2023December 8, 2023
172017-18 Series XIIIDecember 26, 2017December 26, 2023November 24, 2023December 16, 2023
182017-18 Series XIVJanuary 1, 2018January 1, 2024December 1, 2023December 22, 2023
192018-19 Series IMay 4, 2018November 4, 2023October 4, 2023October 25, 2023
202018-19 Series IIOctober 23, 2018October 23, 2023September 23, 2023October 13, 2023
212018-19 Series IIINovember 13, 2018November 13, 2023October 13, 2023November 03, 2023
222018-19 Series IVJanuary 1, 2019January 1, 2024December 1, 2023December 22, 2023
232018-19 Series VJanuary 22, 2019January 22, 2024December 22, 2023January 12, 2024
242018-19 Series VIFebruary 12, 2019February 12, 2024January 12, 2024February 2, 2024

Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme Calendar of issuance during October 2023 to March 2024

NoTrancheDate of SubscriptionDate of issuance
12023-24 Series IIIDecember 18 – December 22, 2023December 28, 2023
22023-24 Series IVFebruary 12 – February 16, 2024February 21, 2024

Last Updated On : Saturday, 20-01-2024

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Interest Rates

8.50%* p.a. onwards

w.e.f. 05.04.2024

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11.45% p.a.*

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2.70% p.a.

less than Rs.10 Cr. w.e.f 15.10.22

3.00% p.a.

Rs.10 Cr. and above w.e.f 15.10.22

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2.70% p.a.

Balance below Rs. 10 crs

3.00% p.a.

Balance Rs. 10 crores and above

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8.15% p.a.*

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9.15% p.a.

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7.00%

2 years to less than 3year

6.50%

5 years and up to 10years

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7% p.a.*

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10.05% p.a.

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Interest Rates

8.50%* p.a. onwards

w.e.f. 05.04.2024

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11.45% p.a.*

*T&C Apply.

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2.70% p.a.

less than Rs.10 Cr. w.e.f 15.10.22

3.00% p.a.

Rs.10 Cr. and above w.e.f 15.10.22

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Starts From 9.05%*

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2.70% p.a.

Balance below Rs. 10 crs

3.00% p.a.

Balance Rs. 10 crores and above

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8.15% p.a.*

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9.15% p.a.

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7.00%

2 years to less than 3year

6.50%

5 years and up to 10years

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Onwards

7% p.a.*

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10.05% p.a.

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Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB) (2024)

FAQs

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB)? ›

SGBs are government securities denominated in grams of gold. They are substitutes for holding physical gold. Investors have to pay the issue price in cash and the bonds will be redeemed in cash on maturity. The Bond is issued by Reserve Bank on behalf of Government of India.

What happens to SGB after 8 years? ›

What happens when I invest for 8 years in a sovereign gold bond? After 8 years, the SGBs mature, and the interest and redemption proceeds will be credited to the bank account. You will be informed about its maturity status one month before the maturity date.

Is Sovereign gold Bond a good investment? ›

Long-Term investment

With your money locked in for at least 5 years, SGB is one of the best investment options for investors aiming for long-term capital growth.

Is SGB better than FD? ›

Conclusion. SGBs and FDs both provide customers with low-risk alternative investments but operate differently. FDs offer lower returns as compared to SGBs but have the benefit of stability. If you are looking for fixed returns with higher LTV ratios, FDs are your best bet.

What is the sovereign gold bond scheme? ›

Sovereign gold bonds are RBI mandated certificates issued against grams of gold, allowing individuals to invest in gold without the strain of safekeeping their physical asset. Sovereign gold bonds act as a secure investment tool among individuals, as gold prices are less susceptible to market fluctuations.

Will I get 2.5% interest if I buy SGB from secondary market? ›

But how much interest is received when you buy SGB from the secondary market? You will still get 2.5 percent interest if you buy SGBs from the exchange. But the interest will be calculated on the original issue price and not your purchase price.

Can I sell SGB anytime? ›

Is premature redemption allowed? Though the tenor of the bond is 8 years, early encashment/redemption of the bond is allowed after fifth year from the date of issue on coupon payment dates. The bond will be tradable on Exchanges, if held in demat form. It can also be transferred to any other eligible investor.

What are the disadvantages of gold bonds? ›

The Demerits of Sovereign Gold Bonds
  • If the price of gold falls, then investors face some capital loss.
  • As Sovereign Gold Bond investment comes with a stipulated lock-in period, this investment potentially lacks liquidity.
  • While the interest income generated by SGBs is taxable, the redemption amount on maturity is not.
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Is SGB better than PPF? ›

Hassle-free storage of bond: Storage of the SGB papers is hassle-free as it is stored in the Demat form. Thus it has no risk of loss of gold value involved in ascertaining the purity of gold jewellery or its 'making charges'. Unlike PPF, there is no passbook to be maintained.

Which is better, gold ETF or SGB? ›

Gold ETFs are more liquid compared to SGBs as they can be traded in the open market at the free will of the investors as it does not have any lock-in period.

Which gold bond is best to buy? ›

Sovereign Gold Bonds are the safest way to buy digital Gold, as they are issued by Govt.

What is the best way to buy SGB? ›

Different Ways to Buy SGBs

You can invest in SGBs by physically visiting your nearest bank branch or post office. You can purchase SGBs directly from the 'RBI Retail Direct' website. The Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL) allows you to invest in SGBs.

Is SGB better than gold bar? ›

Unlike physical gold, SGBs do not carry any risk of theft or robbery for they are a digital form of gold, traded via demat accounts. SGBs provide an annual interest of 2.5% which give it an edge over investing in physical gold. The minimum investment in SGBs is one gram.

Can NRI invest in SGB? ›

As an NRI, you are not allowed to make any new investments in Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the prevailing FEMA guidelines. However, as a resident Indian, if you had invested in SGBs in the past, you are permitted to hold them up to their maturity or opt for an early redemption.

What is the return of SGB in 8 years? ›

Similarly, the third tranche of the Sovereign Gold Bond was issued at Rs 2,916 per gramme in March 2016. Assuming the maturity price of Rs 6,176 per gramme, your Rs 1 lakh would have grown to Rs 2.13 lakh in eight years. So, you will get 12% returns from your investments.

When to buy SGB in 2024? ›

Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme Calendar of issuance during October 2023 to March 2024
NoTrancheDate of Subscription
12023-24 Series IIIDecember 18 – December 22, 2023
22023-24 Series IVFebruary 12 – February 16, 2024

What happens to bonds after 10 years? ›

Scenario 1: An investor buys a bond for $1,000 with a 10-year maturity and a coupon rate of 2%. The par value would be $1,000. The investor will receive annual interest payments of $20. After 10 years, the investor will receive their $1,000 principal, with $200 in interest, barring default.

What is the duration of sovereign gold bond? ›

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme Maturity Period

Each bond issued under the sovereign gold bond scheme has a tenure of 8 years. If you have invested in the latest SGB issued in February 2024, the investment will mature in February 2032.

How long is the gold bond redemption period? ›

The RBI's plan includes the redemption of 30 SGBs between October 11, 2024, and March 1, 2025. As per the RBI's regulations, holders of SGBs have the option to request early redemption of their gold bonds following a five-year holding period from the date of issuance.

What happens to SGB after maturity in Zerodha? ›

When the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) matures, the maturity amount is credited to the bank account that is linked with the Zerodha demat account and the amount is in Indian Rupees (₹).

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