<h1>Government Issues Securities Calendar April-Sept 2017; Auctions Rs. 15,000-18,000 Crore Weekly for Investor Planning.</h1> An indicative issuance calendar for Government dated securities from April to September 2017 has been released to help investors plan efficiently and ensure transparency in the securities market. The schedule, developed with the Reserve Bank of India, details weekly auctions with amounts ranging from Rs. 15,000 crore to Rs. 18,000 crore, categorized by maturity periods. A non-competitive bidding scheme reserves 5% of the notified amount for specified retail investors. The government and RBI retain the flexibility to adjust the calendar based on market conditions and requirements, with potential modifications in notified amounts, issuance periods, and maturity types.