Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Missed Gold Bond Redemption? Here's What Happens Now
Imagine you bought a special gold bond that has been doing very well.
This bond lets you sell it back early, like cashing in a lottery ticket before the end.
A recent chance to do this closed on June 4, 2025.
If you missed this, don't worry.
You have a few options.
You can wait until the next interest payment date to redeem the bond early.
Another option is to hold it until December 4, 2025, when the bond matures, and get the full value.
You'll receive your money through your bank account or demat account, if the information is correct.
The government stopped issuing new gold bonds, but your existing bonds are still good and will be paid out as planned.
The early redemption window for SGB 2017-18 Series X closed on June 4, 2025.
Investors earned over 225% return in under eight years, excluding interest.
Those missing the window can redeem on interest payment dates or at maturity.
Maturity date for this tranche is December 4, 2025.
New issuances of the Sovereign Gold Bond scheme have been discontinued.
- Who
- Investors who held the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2017-18 Series X.
- What
- Investors who missed the early redemption window for the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2017-18 Series X face specific choices.
- When
- The premature redemption window for the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2017-18 Series X closed on June 4, 2025.
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Why
- Investors sought early redemption to take advantage of high returns.
- Early Redemption Date
- June 4, 2025 (past)
- Bond Series
- Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2017-18 Series X
- Original Issue Price
- ₹2,961 per gram (December 4, 2017)
- Return on Early Exit
- Over 225%
- Next Redemption
- On the next scheduled interest payout date.
- Maturity Date
- December 4, 2025
- Interest Rate
- 2.5% annually