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Sovereign Gold Bonds: New Tax Exemption Rules from FY26-27

Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) Taxability.

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News18•09-02-2026, 14:20

Sovereign Gold Bonds: New Tax Exemption Rules from FY26-27

•Union Budget 2026-27 introduces significant changes to tax exemption on Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs).
•Only original subscribers holding SGBs until full 8-year maturity will receive tax-free capital gains.
•Secondary market buyers and those opting for premature redemption (even original subscribers) will now face capital gains tax.
•Interest income (2.5% p.a.) from SGBs remains taxable under 'Income from Other Sources' at slab rates.
•The SGB scheme was discontinued for fresh issuances in October 2023, but existing bonds remain valid.

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