RBI Sets ₹15,384 Premature Redemption Price for SGB 2020-21 Series VI Due September 8

# RBI Sets ₹15,384 Premature Redemption Price for SGB 2020-21 Series VI Due September 8

Finin2min 2-minute summary

RBI fixed the 8 September 2026 premature-redemption price of SGB 2020-21 Series VI at ₹15,384 per unit, based on the average 999-purity gold price for 3, 4 and 7 September.

**What changed:** The next eligible premature-redemption date for the 8 September 2020 tranche is 8 September 2026, at ₹15,384 per SGB unit.

**Why it matters:** The official price is the controlling cash-redemption benchmark for eligible holders choosing to exit on the interest-payment date rather than continue holding.

**Who is affected:** Holders of SGB 2020-21 Series VI, wealth advisers, banks, demat investors, tax professionals and personal-finance readers.

**Action required:** Eligible holders should verify their holding mode, redemption instructions and bank/demat details before relying on the announced price; tax consequences depend on the manner and timing of exit.

Release and dedupe status

This item passed semantic-deduplication against the latest 5–6 September FinNews baseline and is treated as a **new canonical**.

**Research cut-off:** 2026-09-07 20:00 IST

Key verified facts

• The tranche was issued on 8 September 2020.
• Premature redemption is permitted after the fifth year on an interest-payment date, subject to the scheme terms.
• The next due date is 8 September 2026.
• RBI fixed the premature-redemption price at ₹15,384 per unit.
• The price uses the simple average of IBJA closing prices for 999-purity gold on 3, 4 and 7 September 2026.

Finin2min analysis

• The redemption price is formula-driven; it is not a discretionary RBI valuation.
• Investors should distinguish premature redemption through the scheme from a secondary-market sale, because pricing, liquidity and tax treatment can differ.
• The decision to redeem should consider portfolio allocation and liquidity needs rather than only the recent gold-price move.
• Operational readiness matters: incorrect bank or demat details can delay receipt even when the price itself is fixed.

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What to watch next

• RBI tranche-specific redemption notices
• IBJA gold-price trend after the pricing window
• Depository/bank redemption processing
• Applicable tax treatment for the investor’s route and facts

Frequently asked questions

How was ₹15,384 calculated?

RBI used the simple average of closing prices of 999-purity gold published by IBJA for the three business days before redemption: 3, 4 and 7 September 2026.

Is 8 September a maturity date?

No. This is an eligible premature-redemption date under the scheme terms for the 2020 tranche.

Is the same price guaranteed for a secondary-market sale?

No. Exchange-traded SGB prices depend on market liquidity and can trade at a premium or discount to the scheme redemption value.

Source and methodology

- Controlling source: Reserve Bank of India — https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=63538

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Disclaimer

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