RBI Sets Premature Redemption Price for SGB 2019-20 Series IV at Rs 15,173
The Reserve Bank of India has set the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2019-20 Series IV at Rs 15,173 per unit, effective from September 17, 2026. This price is based on the average closing gold prices over the three business days preceding the redemption date. Investors who purchased the bond online at Rs 3,840 per gram can expect an absolute return of approximately 295 percent, turning a Rs 1 lakh investment into about Rs 3.95 lakh, excluding interest. The redemption price calculation follows RBI guidelines using gold prices published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: mint, moneycontrol, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 17 Sept, 05:53 am. Other outlets followed.