RBI Sets Premature Redemption Price for SGB 2019-20 Series V at Rs 14,725
The Reserve Bank of India has set the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2019-20 Series V at Rs 14,725 per gram, effective October 15, 2026. This price is based on the average closing gold prices over the three preceding business days. Investors who purchased the bonds online at Rs 3,738 per gram can expect a return of approximately 294%, excluding interest. Tax implications include long-term capital gains tax on price appreciation and separate taxation on interest income.
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 41/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, mint, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 14 Oct, 04:29 pm. Other outlets followed.