Investors in India's Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2017-18 Series XIV are set to receive a significant return upon redemption on January 1, 2026. Issued at Rs 2,890 per gram, these bonds mature after eight years, with the final redemption price fixed at Rs 13,486 per gram. This offers investors an approximate 367% absolute return over eight years, or an annualized return of around 21%, in addition to a 2.5% annual interest.