Can G-sec investments be exited before the maturity period?

Yes, you can exit G-sec investments before maturity by selling them on the exchange like stocks.

Things to keep in mind

• You cannot place market orders for G-secs due to their illiquidity. You must use limit orders only.
• Zerodha charges the same fees for exiting G-secs before maturity as for any other security in your demat account. To know more about applicable charges, visit List of all fees, charges, and taxes on trading and investing - Zerodha.