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SGB Returns Calculator

5,000
20 g
6.5%
8 Years (standard is 8)
Total CAGR8.03%
Maturity Gold Value1,65,500
SGB Interest Payouts20,000

SGB Return Breakdown:

  • Initial investment cost: ₹1,00,000.
  • Total SGB simple interest payouts (2.5% p.a.): ₹20,000.
  • Expected gold maturity value (at 6.5% appreciation): ₹1,65,500.
  • Total returns (Gold + Interest payouts): ₹1,85,500.
  • Note: SGB maturity returns are **100% tax-free** on gold capital gains.

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Sovereign Gold Bond Total Return Formula

SGB Return = Maturity Gold Value + Total Coupon Interest (2.5% p.a. simple)

Calculates SGB gains factoring in initial price per gram, gold capital appreciation, and semi-annual coupon payouts.

Worked Example: 20 grams of SGB bought at ₹5,000/g, held for 8 years at 6% gold appreciation

Initial Cost: **₹1,00,000**. Maturity value (gold): **₹1,59,385**. Total coupon interest (2.5%): **₹20,000**. Total CAGR: **8.07%**.

Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB): The triple benefit of gold investing

Neeraj purchased 20 grams of Sovereign Gold Bonds at ₹5,000/gram, investing ₹1 Lakh. SGBs offered a 2.5% annual simple interest payout plus capital appreciation tied to market gold prices.

Over the 8-year lock-in, gold prices appreciated by 6% p.a., raising the gold value to ₹1,59,385. Adding the ₹20,000 in interest payouts, Neeraj earned a total return of ₹1,79,385, yielding a compound CAGR of 8.07%.

SGBs offer a 2.5% p.a. fixed interest payout plus gold price appreciation, with 100% tax exemption on maturity capital gains.

Choose SGBs over physical gold or gold ETFs if you have an 8-year investment horizon, as SGBs yield extra interest and are tax-free on maturity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the interest terms on Sovereign Gold Bonds?

SGBs offer a fixed interest rate of 2.5% p.a. on the initial investment value, paid semi-annually directly to your bank account.

Are SGB capital gains taxable?

If SGBs are held until the full 8-year maturity, any capital gains from gold price appreciation are 100% tax-free for individuals.

Can I exit SGB before 8 years?

Yes. You can sell SGBs on the stock exchange after demat listing, or redeem them directly with the RBI after the 5th year during designated windows.

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