RBI Sets Final Redemption Price for Sovereign Gold Bonds 2018-19 Series II at Rs 14,425
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has fixed the final redemption price of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) 2018-19 Series II at Rs 14,425 per gram, with maturity on October 23, 2026, completing an eight-year tenure. Issued in October 2018 at Rs 3,146 per gram (Rs 3,096 for online buyers), these bonds offer investors exposure to gold prices without physical ownership. The redemption price is based on the average gold prices from the three business days before maturity. Investors can expect capital gains of approximately 358-366%, reflecting a more than fourfold increase over the original investment.
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 (52/100). Lens Score 43/100.
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 (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 22 Oct, 03:46 pm. Other outlets followed.