RBI Sets Premature Redemption Price for SGB 2021-22 Series VI at Rs 15,334
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) 2021-22 Series VI at Rs 15,334 per unit, effective September 7, 2026. This price reflects over a 227% gain from the discounted online issue price of Rs 4,682 per gram. Investors who purchased Rs 1 lakh worth of bonds online could see their investment grow to approximately Rs 3.28 lakh, excluding interest. The redemption price is based on the average closing price of 999-purity gold over the three preceding 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 neutral (52/100). Lens Score 39/100.
Outlets measured: mint, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 5 Sept, 04:20 am. Other outlets followed.