New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Sovereign Gold Bond investors holding some of the older 2019-20 and 2020-21 series have a chance to exit their investments before maturity in October. The Reserve Bank of India has scheduled premature redemption for four SGB tranches this month, giving eligible investors an opportunity to encash their bonds after completing the mandatory five-year holding period.

But investors cannot simply wait until the redemption date to act. The request for premature redemption has to be submitted within a specified window that opens weeks before the actual payment date. Missing that deadline means waiting for the next eligible redemption opportunity.

Here are the four SGB series eligible for premature redemption in October, the...