The Government of India (GoI) has announced the Sale (Issue/re-issue) of (i) ‘New Government Security, 2023’ for a notified amount of ₹ 3,000 crore (nominal) through yield based auction, (ii) ‘5.85% Government Security, 2030’ for a notified amount of ₹14,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction, and (iii) ‘6.76% GS 2061’ for a notified amount of ₹9,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹6,000 crore against above security/securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on May 14, 2021 (Friday) using multiple price method.

Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities 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 May 14, 2021. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.

The result of the auctions will be announced on May 14, 2021 (Friday) and payment by successful bidders will be on May 17, 2021 (Monday).

The Securities 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/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.

Government securities auction: sale terms, non competitive allocation and when issued trading eligibility announced for upcoming issues. The Government announced auctions of three Government Securities to be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India using the multiple price method via the E Kuber electronic system, with specified notified amounts, an option to retain additional subscriptions, allocation up to five percent to eligible non competitive bidders, defined bid submission windows for competitive and non competitive bids, announced result and payment schedules, and eligibility of the securities for when issued trading under RBI guidelines.