
{"id":14473,"date":"2026-07-04T09:02:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T03:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/?p=14473"},"modified":"2026-07-03T15:22:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T09:52:24","slug":"sgb-maturity-guide-tax-rules-redemption-next-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sgb-maturity-guide-tax-rules-redemption-next-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"SGB Maturity Guide: Tax Rules, Redemption &amp; Next Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary: The SGB scheme is done. Redemptions are in full swing. And Budget 2026 changed the tax rules. Here&#8217;s what every SGB holder needs to know before their maturity date arrives.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For everyone who invested in Sovereign Gold Bonds between 2015 and 2024, the time to reap the rewards is near. The first batches have already paid out, and now we&#8217;re seeing a bunch of redemptions happening in 2026. With the government basically shutting down new issuances (nothing since February 2024), it&#8217;s clear the SGB chapter is coming to a close. And Budget 2026 threw in some tax rule changes that&#8217;ll impact your actual takeaway after the payout. So what\u2019s next? This article breaks down what maturity actually looks like, sheds some light on the new tax landscape, and aims to assist you in figuring out where to reinvest your proceeds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sgb-maturity-guide-tax-rules-redemption-next-steps\/#How_SGB_Maturity_Works\" >How SGB Maturity Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sgb-maturity-guide-tax-rules-redemption-next-steps\/#Invest_in_bonds_earn_9-14_pa_fixed_returns\" >Invest in bonds &#038; earn 9-14%* p.a fixed returns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sgb-maturity-guide-tax-rules-redemption-next-steps\/#Premature_Redemption_vs_Full_Maturity\" >Premature Redemption vs Full Maturity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sgb-maturity-guide-tax-rules-redemption-next-steps\/#The_Tax_Implications_What_Changed_After_Budget_2026\" >The Tax Implications: What Changed After Budget 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sgb-maturity-guide-tax-rules-redemption-next-steps\/#Next_Steps_Reinvesting_Your_Maturity_Proceeds\" >Next Steps: Reinvesting Your Maturity Proceeds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sgb-maturity-guide-tax-rules-redemption-next-steps\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sgb-maturity-guide-tax-rules-redemption-next-steps\/#Ready_to_Invest\" >Ready to Invest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sgb-maturity-guide-tax-rules-redemption-next-steps\/#Disclaimer\" >Disclaimer:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_SGB_Maturity_Works\"><\/span><strong>How SGB Maturity Works<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SGBs are locked in for 8 years from the date of issuance. When that term\u2019s over, the redemption is automatic; no claim or request needed. The RBI credits the maturity amount to your registered bank account, and they&#8217;ll notify you via email or through your bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The payout&#8217;s based on the average closing price of 999-purity gold for the three working days leading up to maturity, as per the India Bullion and Jewellers Association&#8217;s numbers. So, your payoff&#8217;s tied to gold prices in that tiny window, not when you purchased the bonds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who got in early, the returns have been notable. Take the SGB 2020 Series, for instance; investors who cashed out in April 2026 got <a href=\"https:\/\/cleartax.in\/s\/sovereign-gold-bonds\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u20b915,254 per unit<\/a>, compared to the issue price of \u20b95,051. That&#8217;s a gain of over 202%, and we&#8217;re not even counting the 2.5% interest they earned while holding on. The 2016-17 Series IV wasn&#8217;t behind either, with a 193% return at maturity, interest aside. In all, the government has issued <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sovereign-gold-bond-next-issue-date\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">SGBs worth \u20b972,000 crore<\/a> across 67 tranches, and investors are still sitting on bonds <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiainfoline.com\/blog\/how-much-will-government-lose-in-the-gold-bond-scheme\" rel=\"nofollow\">equal to 125,000 kg of gold<\/a> (as of October 2025).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<style>\n    \/* Default Hidden Mobile Button Wrapper *\/\n    .ad-mobile-btn-wrapper {\n        display: none !important;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n        .ad-container {\n            flex-direction: column !important;\n            padding: 30px 20px !important;\n            text-align: center !important;\n        }\n        .ad-content {\n            padding-right: 0 !important;\n            margin-bottom: 0px !important;\n            text-align: center !important;\n        }\n        .paragpimob {\n            margin: 0 0 0 0 !important;\n        }\n\n        .post-entry p {\n            text-align: center;\n        }\n          \n        .ad-content h2 {\n            font-size: 22px !important;\n        }\n        \/* Hide the button from the content area on mobile *\/\n        .ad-content .ad-btn {\n            display: none !important;\n        }\n        \/* Show the button wrapper at the bottom on mobile *\/\n        .ad-mobile-btn-wrapper {\n            display: block !important;\n            width: 100% !important;\n            margin-top: 0px !important;\n        }\n        .ad-right-section {\n            width: 100% !important;\n            flex-direction: row !important;\n            gap: 12px !important;\n        }\n        .ad-card {\n            flex: 1 !important;\n            width: 100% !important; 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To do this, you&#8217;ve got to put in a request within a certain timeframe through your bank, SHCIL, a post office, NSDL, CDSL, or even the <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/rbi-retail-direct-vs-online-bond-platforms-obpp\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13454\">RBI Retail Direct<\/a>. A total of 33 tranches from 2018-19 to 2021-22 are up for premature redemption in FY2026-27, and April, July, and August 2026 are looking like they&#8217;ll be the busiest months. What&#8217;s really important, especially after Budget 2026, is understanding the difference between the two routes, because the tax implications are pretty different.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here is a complete list of the tranches maturing:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sr. No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Security Details<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ISIN<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>From Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>To Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>SGB 2019-20 SERIES V<\/td><td>IN0020190370<\/td><td>14 March, 2026<\/td><td>6 April, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>SGB 2020-21 SERIES VII<\/td><td>IN0020200203<\/td><td>20 March, 2026<\/td><td>10 April, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>SGB 2018-19 SERIES II<\/td><td>IN0020180249<\/td><td>23 March, 2026<\/td><td>13 April, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>SGB 2020-21 SERIES I<\/td><td>IN0020200062<\/td><td>28 March, 2026<\/td><td>18 April, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>SGB 2019-20 SERIES VI<\/td><td>IN0020190388<\/td><td>30 March, 2026<\/td><td>20 April, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>SGB 2018-19 SERIES III<\/td><td>IN0020180314<\/td><td>10 April, 2026<\/td><td>4 May, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>SGB 2020-21 SERIES VIII<\/td><td>IN0020200286<\/td><td>17 April, 2026<\/td><td>8 May, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>SGB 2020-21 SERIES II<\/td><td>IN0020200088<\/td><td>18 April, 2026<\/td><td>11 May, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>SGB 2021-22 SERIES I<\/td><td>IN0020210053<\/td><td>24 April, 2026<\/td><td>15 May, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>SGB 2021-22 SERIES II<\/td><td>IN0020210061<\/td><td>30 April, 2026<\/td><td>22 May, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>SGB 2021-22 SERIES III<\/td><td>IN0020210087<\/td><td>8 May, 2026<\/td><td>29 May, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>SGB 2019-20 SERIES VII<\/td><td>IN0020190461<\/td><td>8 May, 2026<\/td><td>1 June, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>SGB 2019-20 SERIES I<\/td><td>IN0020190073<\/td><td>11 May, 2026<\/td><td>1 June, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>SGB 2020-21 SERIES III<\/td><td>IN0020200104<\/td><td>16 May, 2026<\/td><td>6 June, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>SGB 2018-19 SERIES IV<\/td><td>IN0020180389<\/td><td>30 May, 2026<\/td><td>22 June, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>SGB 2020-21 SERIES IX<\/td><td>IN0020200377<\/td><td>4 June, 2026<\/td><td>24 June, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>SGB 2020-21 SERIES IV<\/td><td>IN0020200146<\/td><td>12 June, 2026<\/td><td>4 July, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<\/td><td>SGB 2019-20 SERIES II<\/td><td>IN0020190081<\/td><td>15 June, 2026<\/td><td>6 July, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19<\/td><td>SGB 2020-21 SERIES X<\/td><td>IN0020200385<\/td><td>18 June, 2026<\/td><td>8 July, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>SGB 2021-22 SERIES IV<\/td><td>IN0020210111<\/td><td>19 June, 2026<\/td><td>10 July, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21<\/td><td>SGB 2019-20 SERIES VIII<\/td><td>IN0020190537<\/td><td>20 June, 2026<\/td><td>13 July, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22<\/td><td>SGB 2018-19 SERIES V<\/td><td>IN0020180462<\/td><td>20 June, 2026<\/td><td>13 July, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23<\/td><td>SGB 2020-21 SERIES XI<\/td><td>IN0020200393<\/td><td>9 July, 2026<\/td><td>28 July, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24<\/td><td>SGB 2019-20 SERIES IX<\/td><td>IN0020190545<\/td><td>10 July, 2026<\/td><td>1 August, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<\/td><td>SGB 2020-21 SERIES V<\/td><td>IN0020200161<\/td><td>10 July, 2026<\/td><td>1 August, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26<\/td><td>SGB 2018-19 SERIES VI<\/td><td>IN0020180561<\/td><td>10 July, 2026<\/td><td>3 August, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27<\/td><td>SGB 2019-20 SERIES III<\/td><td>IN0020190107<\/td><td>14 July, 2026<\/td><td>4 August, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28<\/td><td>SGB 2021-22 SERIES V<\/td><td>IN0020210129<\/td><td>17 July, 2026<\/td><td>7 August, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>29<\/td><td>SGB 2021-22 SERIES VI<\/td><td>IN0020210145<\/td><td>7 August, 2026<\/td><td>28 August, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30<\/td><td>SGB 2020-21 SERIES VI<\/td><td>IN0020200195<\/td><td>7 August, 2026<\/td><td>29 August, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31<\/td><td>SGB 2020-21 SERIES XII<\/td><td>IN0020200427<\/td><td>7 August, 2026<\/td><td>31 August, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32<\/td><td>SGB 2019-20 SERIES X<\/td><td>IN0020190552<\/td><td>11 August, 2026<\/td><td>1 September, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>33<\/td><td>SGB 2019-20 SERIES IV<\/td><td>IN0020190115<\/td><td>17 August, 2026<\/td><td>7 September, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/nsdl.co.in\/downloadables\/pdf\/2026-0029-Policy-Premature_Redemption_Calendar_for_Sovereign_Gold_Bonds_for_the_period_April_2026_to_September_2026.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\"><em>National Securities Depository Limited<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Tax_Implications_What_Changed_After_Budget_2026\"><\/span><strong>The Tax Implications: What Changed After Budget 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Budget 2026 has not removed the <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/sovereign-gold-bond\/what-are-the-tax-implications-of-investing-in-sovereign-gold-bonds\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"7971\">tax-free benefit on SGBs<\/a> but has sharply narrowed who can claim it, restricting the capital gains exemption only to original subscribers who hold till maturity.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Investor Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Exit Route<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tax Treatment (from April 1, 2026)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">Original subscriber<\/td><td>Holds till 8-year maturity<\/td><td>Capital gains fully tax exempt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premature redemption (5-year window)<\/td><td>Taxable; LTCG at 12.5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">Secondary market buyer<\/td><td>Holds till maturity<\/td><td>Taxable; LTCG at 12.5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sells on exchange<\/td><td>LTCG at 12.5% or STCG at slab rate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>All investors<\/td><td>2.5% semi-annual interest<\/td><td>Taxable at income slab rate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three things to note:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you held on to the original subscription for the full 8 years, you&#8217;re golden: that\u2019s the only fully tax-free route. You had to have subscribed during a primary RBI issue and just forget about it for 8 years, but if you did, your payout at maturity is entirely capital-gains-free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/sovereign-gold-bond\/what-is-the-tenure-or-maturity-period-of-sovereign-gold-bonds\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"8007\">Premature redemption is taxable,<\/a> even if you were an original subscriber. Many investors thought they could exit after 5 years and still avoid taxes, but that&#8217;s not the case anymore after April 1, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 2.5% annual interest? That was never tax-free. It&#8217;s still taxable under &#8220;Income from Other Sources,&#8221; at your applicable slab rate. No TDS is deducted on this, but you will need to declare it in your ITR.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_Steps_Reinvesting_Your_Maturity_Proceeds\"><\/span><strong>Next Steps: Reinvesting Your Maturity Proceeds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With no new SGB tranches expected, investors need to think about where the payout goes. The right answer depends on why you held SGBs in the first place:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gold ETFs are pretty much the closest thing you&#8217;ll get; they&#8217;re exchange-traded, super liquid, and won&#8217;t break the bank (expense ratios of around 0.35-0.65% annually for the big funds), plus they track physical gold prices in real-time. And post-Budget 2026, their tax treatment is now more or less in line with secondary-market SGBs, making it easier to compare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gold Fund of Funds invests in Gold ETFs, and you can access them through regular mutual fund platforms, with no demat account needed; slightly pricier, but way simpler to operate.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For those who loved the 2.5% SGB coupon and want that sovereign-backed yield, G-Secs via <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/investment-guide\/rbi-retail-direct-vs-online-bond-platforms-obpp\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13454\">RBI Retail Direct<\/a> are the way to go. The 10-year benchmark is currently yielding around <a href=\"https:\/\/tradingeconomics.com\/india\/government-bond-yield\" rel=\"nofollow\">6.8-6.85%<\/a> (as of June 22, 2026), a significant jump from what SGBs have ever offered.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re feeling cautious about gold prices and don&#8217;t want to put all your money into gold, multi-asset or hybrid mutual funds could be the answer; they give you structured gold exposure, plus equity and debt, all in one neat package.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783070976122\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. <strong>Do I need to do anything when my SGB reaches 8-year maturity?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No; full maturity redemptions are automatic, and the proceeds will be credited to your registered bank account. Just a heads up: make sure your bank details and KYC are all up to date with the issuing entity beforehand, or you might be in for a delay.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783070986945\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. <strong>I&#8217;m an original subscriber approaching the 5-year window. Should I exit early or wait?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">After Budget 2026, if you redeem prematurely through that 5-year window, you&#8217;ll be looking at a 12.5% LTCG tax, whereas waiting till the full 8-year maturity will preserve that complete tax exemption. Unless you&#8217;ve got a strong need for liquidity or think gold prices are about to take a dive, waiting it out is usually the more tax-efficient way to go for original subscribers.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783070999298\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. <strong>What if I&#8217;ve lost my SGB certificate or can&#8217;t locate my holding?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you subscribed offline and have misplaced the physical certificate, just get in touch with your issuing bank or post office, since they can track it down with your PAN and subscription details. And if your SGB was issued in demat form, it&#8217;ll show up in your demat account under your broker or depository (NSDL\/CDSL). If you&#8217;re using RBI Retail Direct, just log into your account. You don&#8217;t actually need the certificate to get your maturity payout; what matters is the depository record.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783071014206\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. <strong>Will the government ever relaunch the SGB scheme?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">That&#8217;s uncertain. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the post-Budget 2025 briefing that the scheme was being discontinued due to high borrowing costs, and with gold prices having skyrocketed since the scheme launched, the government&#8217;s redemption liability had grown significantly. Whether we&#8217;ll see a modified version of the scheme in the future depends on gold price trends, the government&#8217;s borrowing needs, and broader fiscal policy. For now, it&#8217;s not looking like a relaunch is on the table. Investors should probably plan their gold allocation assuming no new SGB issuances.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783071026642\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. <strong>Since SGBs won&#8217;t be reissued, what&#8217;s the best alternative for long-term gold investment?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Gold ETFs are probably the most practical substitute for most investors. The one thing no alternative can replicate, though, is SGBs&#8217; unique combo of gold price linkage and the 2.5% sovereign-backed annual coupon. 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