RBI Sets October 19, 2026, Premature Redemption Price for SGB 2020-21 Series VII
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has fixed October 19, 2026, as the premature redemption date for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020-21 Series VII. The redemption price is set at Rs 14,614 per gram, based on the average closing gold prices over the preceding three business days. This represents an approximate 192% return on the initial issue price of Rs 5,001 per gram for online purchases, excluding interest. Premature redemption is allowed after five years from the issue date, with interest paid annually at 2.5%.
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 (51/100). Lens Score 44/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 17 Oct, 03:47 am. Other outlets followed.