RBI Sets Sovereign Gold Bond 2020-21 Series I Redemption Price at Rs 14,159
The Reserve Bank of India has fixed the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020-21 Series I at Rs 14,159 per gram, effective October 28, 2026. This price reflects a gain of approximately 209% for investors who purchased the bonds in April 2020, including a Rs 50 per gram discount for online subscribers. A Rs 1 lakh investment at the discounted price would now be worth about Rs 3.09 lakh, excluding interest and taxes. Investors also earn 2.5% annual interest on the initial investment, with revised tax rules applicable from April 1.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 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 (58/100). Lens Score 42/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 27 Oct, 03:21 pm. Other outlets followed.