<h1>Government Releases Calendar for Rs. 3.68 Lakh Crore Securities Issuance, April-September 2014; Includes Retail Investor Scheme.</h1> An indicative calendar for the issuance of government securities for the first half of fiscal year 2014-15, from April to September 2014, has been released. The calendar outlines weekly auctions with a total issuance of Rs. 3,68,000 crore, divided among securities with maturities ranging from 5 to over 20 years. A non-competitive bidding scheme reserves 5% of the notified amount for retail investors. The government and the Reserve Bank of India retain the flexibility to adjust the calendar based on market conditions and government requirements, with prior notice.