RBI Announces Final Redemption Price for Sovereign Gold Bonds 2018-19 Series-I
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RBI Announces Final Redemption Price for Sovereign Gold Bonds 2018-19 Series-I

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the final redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) 2018-19 Series-I, maturing on May 4, 2026, at Rs 14,901 per unit. This reflects an absolute return of approximately 386% on the initial issue price of around Rs 3,064 per gram, translating to a compound annual growth rate of about 22%, excluding a fixed 2.5% annual interest paid semi-annually. Capital gains on redemption are tax-exempt if held until maturity, with new tax rules affecting secondary market purchases.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
70%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 1 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a factual financial update without political framing. They focus on RBI's official announcement and investment details, reflecting perspectives relevant to investors and regulatory authorities. There is no evident political bias, as the coverage centers on economic and tax information rather than political implications.

Sentiment — Positive (70/100)

The tone across the articles is neutral to positive, emphasizing strong returns and tax benefits for investors. While highlighting favorable investment outcomes, the coverage remains informational without promotional language, maintaining an objective and measured sentiment.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thefinancialexpress22 tax-free annual return in 8 years: SGB 2018-19 Series I due on May 4, the final redemption price announcedCenterPositive
economictimes386 return on SGB final redemption date: Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 4.86 lakh - The Economic TimesCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

economictimes broke this story on 1 May, 06:16 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    economictimes1 May, 06:16 am
    386 return on SGB final redemption date: Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 4.86 lakh - The Economic Times
  2. 2
    thefinancialexpress1 May, 12:35 pm
    22 tax-free annual return in 8 years: SGB 2018-19 Series I due on May 4, the final redemption price announced

Lens Score breakdown

32/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Government of IndiaReserve Bank of IndiaIndia Bullion and Jewelers Association

Story context

Category
Business
Location
India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
1 May 2026
Key entities
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