RBI sets early redemption price of Sovereign Gold Bond 2021-22 Series VII at ₹14,167

RBI sets early redemption price of Sovereign Gold Bond 2021-22 Series VII at ₹14,167
New gold bond price

The early redemption date for investors in Sovereign Gold Bond 2021-22 Series VII is November 2, 2026. The redemption price for this tranche has been set at ₹14,167 per unit, based on the average closing price of 999-purity gold over the previous three business days.

Highlights

  • RBI set the early redemption price of Sovereign Gold Bond 2021-22 Series VII at ₹14,167 per unit for November 2, 2026.
  • This price is based on the simple average of the closing prices of 999-purity gold published by IBJA for October 28, 29, and 30, 2026.
  • The early redemption price announcement gives investors transparency and clarifies the market-based exit structure for the gold investment market.

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Redemption price and regulatory basis

As stated in the press release issued by the Reserve Bank of India, under the Government of India's notification dated October 21, 2021, the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme allows early redemption on an interest payment date after the fifth year from the date of issue. Under this provision, early redemption of Sovereign Gold Bond 2021-22 Series VII, issued on November 2, 2021, is due on November 2, 2026.

The central bank said the redemption price would be ₹14,167 per unit. This price is based on the simple average of the closing prices of 999-purity gold published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Limited (IBJA) over the previous three business days.

Impact on investors and the gold investment market

The closing prices for October 28, October 29, and October 30, 2026, were used for this calculation. This gives investors transparency in how the redemption price is determined and provides an exit option based on market prices.

The Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme offers a way to invest in gold without buying physical gold, so announcements of early redemption prices are important for retail investors, wealth managers, and the gold investment segment. The arrangement also clarifies the exit structure linked to interest payment dates, helping investors planning to exit before maturity.

Our previous report discussed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's statement, in which she said the government was open to hearing views from investors and market participants on tax structures such as LTCG and STT. In the same context, the report also highlighted the RBI's measures to support rupee stability and their impact on market sentiment, which helped equity indices rally.

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