Gold Discount Sale – SGB
Recent market observations indicate that certain SGB series are trading at a discount to the spot gold prices. This anomaly presents a unique opportunity for investors to acquire gold exposure at a potentially lower cost.
For instance, the SGB series SGBJUN27 is currently trading at a 6.74% discount to the Spot price of Gold. This discount suggests that investors can purchase this bond at a price lower than its intrinsic gold value. NSE has a dedicated watchlist to check the prices of all Sovereign gold bonds. Check out the page here.
Prices shown in this article are as on 14 April 2025 and are for illustration only. Please check current market prices before investing.
💡 Quick Answer
This post tracks Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) series trading on the exchange at a discount to the spot gold price. Using the snapshot dated 14 April 2025, it lists each series by issue price, maturity and discount, and sets out how to monitor discounts, assess liquidity and compare SGBs with gold ETFs.
SGB and their discounts to Spot price. Current Spot price Rs. 9335 as on 14th April 2025.
| Symbol | Issue Price | Maturity Date | Ask Price | Discount to Gold Price |
| SGBJUN27 | 3196 | Jun-27 | 8706 | 6.74 |
| SGBJ28VIII | 4016 | Jan-28 | 8735.11 | 6.43 |
| SGBMR29XII | 4662 | Mar-29 | 8761.65 | 6.14 |
| SGBD29VIII | 4791 | Dec-29 | 8762.84 | 6.13 |
| SGBJUL29IV | 4807 | Jul-29 | 8763.7 | 6.12 |
| SGBNV29VII | 4761 | Nov-29 | 8770.1 | 6.05 |
| SGBJUN29II | 4842 | May-29 | 8770.16 | 6.05 |
| SGBJAN30IX | 4786 | Jan-30 | 8770.46 | 6.05 |
| SGBNOV26 | 3183 | Nov-26 | 8775.01 | 6.00 |
| SGBJUL27 | 3443 | Jul-27 | 8776.01 | 5.99 |
| SGBMAY29I | 4777 | May-29 | 8779.67 | 5.95 |
| SGBJAN27 | 3214 | Jan-27 | 8779.73 | 5.95 |
| SGBN28VIII | 5177 | Nov-28 | 8781.75 | 5.93 |
| SGBOC28VII | 5051 | Oct-28 | 8782.5 | 5.92 |
| SGBJU29III | 4889 | Jun-29 | 8783.96 | 5.90 |
| SGBMAR30X | 5109 | Mar-30 | 8788.41 | 5.86 |
| SGBAUG29V | 4790 | Aug-29 | 8789.78 | 5.84 |
| SGBJAN29X | 5104 | Jan-29 | 8791.12 | 5.83 |
| SGBJUL28IV | 4852 | Jul-28 | 8794.95 | 5.79 |
| SGBJUN28 | 4677 | Jun-28 | 8795.54 | 5.78 |
| SGBDC27VII | 3795 | Dec-27 | 8798 | 5.75 |
| SGBMAR28X | 4260 | Mar-28 | 8798.95 | 5.74 |
| SGBOCT27 | 3788 | Oct-27 | 8799 | 5.74 |
| SGBJAN29IX | 5000 | Jan-29 | 8799.2 | 5.74 |
| SGBFEB28IX | 4070 | Feb-28 | 8799.62 | 5.74 |
| SGBSEP27 | 3890 | Sep-27 | 8800 | 5.73 |
| SGBOCT27VI | 3835 | Oct-27 | 8801 | 5.72 |
| SGBDEC26 | 3119 | Dec-26 | 8801.01 | 5.72 |
| SGBAUG30 | 5197 | Aug-30 | 8801.29 | 5.72 |
| SGBJUN30 | 5091 | Jun-30 | 8802 | 5.71 |
| SGBFEB29XI | 4912 | Feb-29 | 8808.98 | 5.63 |
| SGBAUG28V | 5334 | Aug-28 | 8814.6 | 5.57 |
| SGBAPR28I | 4639 | Apr-28 | 8814.93 | 5.57 |
| SGBFEB27 | 3326 | Feb-27 | 8828.65 | 5.42 |
| SGBSEP28VI | 5117 | Sep-28 | 8830 | 5.41 |
| SGBDE30III | 5409 | Dec-30 | 8834.48 | 5.36 |
| SGBMAY28 | 4590 | May-28 | 8845.17 | 5.25 |
| SGBMAR31IV | 5611 | Mar-31 | 8849.18 | 5.20 |
| SGBNOV258 | 2961 | Nov-25 | 8850 | 5.20 |
| SGBSEP29VI | 4732 | Sep-29 | 8857.64 | 5.11 |
| SGBSEP31II | 5923 | Sep-31 | 8861.67 | 5.07 |
| SGBAUG27 | 3499 | Aug-27 | 8862 | 5.07 |
| SGBJUN31I | 5926 | Jun-31 | 8867.69 | 5.01 |
| SGBOCT25IV | 2987 | Oct-25 | 8880 | 4.87 |
| SGBOCT25V | 2971 | Oct-25 | 8898 | 4.68 |
| SGBJAN26 | 2881 | Dec-25 | 8900 | 4.66 |
| SGBMAY26 | 3114 | May-26 | 8900 | 4.66 |
| SGBOCT26 | 3146 | Oct-26 | 8900 | 4.66 |
| SGBDE31III | 6199 | Dec-31 | 8917.45 | 4.47 |
| SGBNOV25 | 2934 | Nov-25 | 8925 | 4.39 |
| SGBDEC25 | 2961 | Dec-25 | 8925 | 4.39 |
| SGBDEC2513 | 2866 | Dec-25 | 8935 | 4.28 |
| SGBNOV25VI | 2945 | Nov-25 | 8946.16 | 4.17 |
| SGBOCT25 | 2956 | Oct-25 | 8950 | 4.12 |
| SGBJUL25 | 2830 | Jul-25 | 8950.32 | 4.12 |
| SGBFEB32IV | 6263 | Feb-32 | 8972.68 | 3.88 |
| SGBDEC2512 | 2890 | Dec-25 | 9168 | 1.79 |
| SGBDEC25XI | 2952 | Dec-25 | 9239.49 | 1.02 |
Strategic Investment Considerations
Investors looking to capitalize on these discounts should consider the following strategies:
- Diversification: Consider buying SGB’s instead of Gold ETF and Physical gold.
- Discount Monitoring: Setting up alerts for significant discounts can aid in timely investment decisions. Platforms like SGB Analyzer offer tools to track real-time SGB prices, discounts, and yields, enabling investors to act swiftly when favorable conditions arise.
- Liquidity Assessment: Considering the trading volume and liquidity of an SGB series is crucial. Bonds with higher liquidity are easier to buy or sell without significantly impacting the market price.
Conclusion
The current market scenario, with certain SGB series trading at discounts to spot gold prices, offers a compelling opportunity for investors to gain gold exposure at favorable rates. By leveraging tools that monitor real-time data and setting up alerts for discounts and yield thresholds, investors can make informed decisions to enhance their portfolios. However, it’s essential to conduct thorough research and consider personal financial goals and risk tolerance before investing.
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Key Takeaways
- Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) trade on the exchange, and their market price can fall below the value of the gold they represent — a discount to spot.
- The table in this post is a point-in-time snapshot: the spot price of Rs. 9335 and every discount shown are stated as on 14th April 2025.
- A discount to spot means an investor buying on the exchange pays less than the bond’s intrinsic gold value at that moment.
- Discount monitoring, liquidity assessment and diversification are the three strategies this post sets out for acting on such discounts.
- Liquidity varies by series — bonds with higher trading volume are easier to buy or sell without moving the price.
- NSE publishes a dedicated watchlist for Sovereign Gold Bond prices; for the underlying instrument see investing in gold through Sovereign Gold Bonds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when an SGB trades at a discount?
It means the bond’s market price on the exchange is below the value of the gold it represents. An investor buying that series on the secondary market therefore pays less than the intrinsic gold value at that moment.
Where can you check Sovereign Gold Bond prices?
NSE maintains a dedicated watchlist that shows the prices of all Sovereign Gold Bonds. Third-party tools such as SGB Analyzer also track real-time SGB prices, discounts and yields, and allow alerts to be set for specified discount levels.
Why do some SGB series trade at bigger discounts than others?
The discount varies series by series. The figures in this post range across the listed series as on 14th April 2025, and the post attributes the differences to market pricing on the exchange rather than to any change in the underlying gold.
Should liquidity be checked before buying a discounted SGB?
Yes. This post lists liquidity assessment as one of its three strategies. Trading volume and liquidity of a series are described as crucial, because bonds with higher liquidity are easier to buy or sell without significantly impacting the market price.
How is buying a discounted SGB different from buying a gold ETF?
The post frames diversification as choosing SGBs instead of a gold ETF or physical gold. A discount to spot is specific to the exchange-traded SGB market; it is not a feature of gold ETFs, which track the gold price directly.
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