RBI has announced ₹14,425 per unit as the final redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds 2018-19 Series II, redeemable on 23 October 2026 after completing eight years. The amount is based on the simple average of published closing prices of 999-purity gold for 19, 21 and 22 October 2026.
Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI Press Release 2026-2027/1369
RBI's 19 October 2026 circular asks regulated financial entities to act on amendments to three entries in the UN ISIL and Al-Qaida sanctions list. Banks, NBFCs and other covered institutions must maintain compliance with sanctions-screening and account restrictions under the RBI KYC Directions and UAPA framework.
Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2026-27/296; DoR.AML.REC.250/14.06.001/2026-27