Redeem in RBI's window, sell on the exchange, or hold? See the tax on each exit from your Sovereign Gold Bonds under the 2026 rule — including if you bought

Redeem in RBI's window, sell on the exchange, or hold? See the tax on each exit from your Sovereign Gold Bonds under the 2026 rule — including if you bought on the exchange

v1 — first publication 2026-11-04.

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SGB Exit Check — redeem, sell or hold

by CA Karan Gupta

Redeem in RBI's window, sell on the exchange, or hold? See the tax on each exit from your Sovereign Gold Bonds under the 2026 rule — including if you bought on the exchange

Last statutory update: 4 Nov 2026 — v1 — first publication 2026-11-04.

Statutory context

Income-tax Act, 2025 s.70(1)(x) as amended by the Finance Act 2026 (from 1 Apr 2026); long-term capital gains at 12.5% without indexation; previous holder's cost and period for heirs and donees. RBI SGB premature-redemption calendar, press release of 21 Aug 2026.

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