Government Securities

Sovereign Gold Bond

Reserve Bank of India on behalf of Government of India
Sovereign
₹10,000 minimum·No principal loss

Principal is backed by the Government of India

2.50%
per annum · As of 2026

Key Details

Annual Rate
2.50%
Risk Level
2 — Low
Min. Investment
₹10,000
Lock-in Period
8 years (5-year early exit allowed)
Category
Government Securities
Institution
Reserve Bank of India on behalf of Government of India

Tax Treatment

Interest taxable per slab; capital gains on maturity exempt for resident individuals (Section 48 proviso). Indexation benefit not applicable.

About This Instrument

RBI-issued sovereign alternative to physical gold. Denominated in grams, redeemable in cash at maturity at prevailing gold price. 8-year tenor with 5-year early-exit option.

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