RBI Sets Premature Redemption Price for SGB 2019-20 Series III at Rs 15,310
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has fixed the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2019-20 Series III at Rs 15,310 per unit, effective August 14, 2026. This price reflects a 344 percent gain over the original online issue price of Rs 3,449 per gram, excluding the 2.5 percent annual interest paid semi-annually. Investors who purchased Rs 1 lakh worth of bonds online could see their investment grow to approximately Rs 4.44 lakh from gold price appreciation alone. Premature redemption is allowed after five years on interest payment dates, with the redemption price based on the average gold price over the preceding three business days as published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association.
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 positive (62/100). Lens Score 45/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 13 Aug, 02:57 pm. Other outlets followed.