RBI Sets ₹15,355 Premature Redemption Price for SGB 2020-21 Series XII Due September 9

# RBI Sets ₹15,355 Premature Redemption Price for SGB 2020-21 Series XII Due September 9

Finin2min 2-minute summary

RBI fixed the September 9 premature-redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond 2020-21 Series XII at ₹15,355 per unit, based on the prescribed three-business-day average of 999-purity gold.

**What changed:** The next eligible premature-redemption date is September 9, 2026 and RBI set the redemption value at ₹15,355 per unit.

**Why it matters:** The official redemption price is the controlling cash value for eligible holders choosing the interest-date exit route; it should not be confused with an exchange-market quote.

**Who is affected:** Eligible SGB 2020-21 Series XII holders, wealth advisers, banks and investors tracking gold-linked cash flows.

**Action required:** Confirm eligibility and holding details with the issuing bank/depository before acting; compare the official redemption route with any available secondary-market alternative after considering liquidity and tax facts.

Release and dedupe status

This item is treated as a **new canonical** after semantic-deduplication against the 1–7 September FinNews baseline.

**Research cut-off:** 2026-09-08 21:30 IST

Key verified facts

• Series XII was issued on March 9, 2021.
• Premature redemption may be permitted after the fifth year on an interest-payment date under the scheme terms.
• RBI fixed the September 9, 2026 redemption price at ₹15,355 per unit.
• The price uses the simple average of IBJA closing prices for 999-purity gold on September 4, 7 and 8.

Finin2min analysis

**1. Finin2min view:** The RBI formula removes intraday gold-price noise from the official redemption value because it uses a prescribed multi-day average.

**2. Investors should separate the government redemption mechanism from exchange liquidity:** the two routes can produce different execution prices and settlement mechanics.

**3. Finin2min view:** Tax consequences depend on the holder and exit route; the article does not infer a personalised tax result from the price announcement.

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What to watch next

• Bank/depository redemption processing
• IBJA gold prices after the pricing window
• Tax treatment applicable to the holder and route

Frequently asked questions

What is the most important fact in this update?

The next eligible premature-redemption date is September 9, 2026 and RBI set the redemption value at ₹15,355 per unit.

Why does this matter financially?

The official redemption price is the controlling cash value for eligible holders choosing the interest-date exit route; it should not be confused with an exchange-market quote.

What should readers verify next?

Confirm eligibility and holding details with the issuing bank/depository before acting; compare the official redemption route with any available secondary-market alternative after considering liquidity and tax facts.

Source and methodology

- Controlling source: Reserve Bank of India — https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=63549

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Disclaimer

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