<h1>India Announces H1 Fiscal Year 2016-17 Dated Securities Auction Calendar; Total Issuance Rs. 3,55,000 Crore.</h1> The Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has issued an indicative calendar for the issuance of dated securities for the first half of the fiscal year 2016-17. The calendar outlines weekly auctions from April to September 2016, with a total issuance of Rs. 3,55,000 crore. Each auction will offer securities across various maturities, with a non-competitive bidding scheme reserving 5% for retail investors. The government retains the flexibility to adjust the calendar based on market conditions and requirements, including changes in the notified amount, issuance period, and maturity types.