The Government of India have announced the Sale (re-issue) of (i) “6.84 per cent Government Stock 2022” for a notified amount of ₹ 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction, (ii) “6.97 per cent Government Stock  2026” for a notified amount of ₹ 7,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction,   (ii) “7.73 per cent Government Stock  2034” for a notified amount of ₹ 2,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction,   (iv) “7.72 per cent Government Stock  2055” for a notified amount of ₹ 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on November 11, 2016 (Friday).

Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.

Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system on November 11, 2016. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between
10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between
10.30 a.m. and 12.00 noon.  

The result of the auctions will be announced on November 11, 2016 and payment by successful bidders will be on November 15, 2016 (Tuesday). 

The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2006-07/178 dated November 16, 2006 as amended from time to time.

Auction of Government Stocks: price based sale with competitive and non competitive bidding, E Kuber submission and settlement rules. Announcement of sale of central Government securities by price based auction using the multiple price method, to be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai with electronic bid submission on the E Kuber platform. Both competitive and non competitive bids are allowed; up to five percent of the notified amount will be allotted under the Scheme for Non Competitive Bidding Facility. Auction results will be announced on the auction date and payment by successful bidders on the scheduled settlement date. The stocks are eligible for When Issued trading per RBI guidelines.