Calendar for Auction of Government of India Treasury Bills



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The Government of India, in conjunction with the Reserve Bank of India, has released the auction calendar for Treasury Bills for the quarter ending March 2021. This schedule outlines the dates for auctions and issuances of 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day Treasury Bills. The total notified amount for the quarter is substantial, with specific figures for each bill type and auction date. The government reserves the right to adjust these amounts and timings based on evolving market conditions and its own financial requirements, with any changes to be announced via press releases.

(For the Quarter ending March 2021)

After reviewing the cash position of the Government of India, Government of India, in consultation with Reserve Bank of India, has decided to notify the amounts for the issuance of Treasury Bills for the quarter ending March 2021 as under:

Notified Amount for Auction of Treasury Bills

(January 1, 2021 to – March 31, 2021)

 (` Crore)

Date of Auction

Date of Issue

91 Days

182 Days

364 Days

Total

January 06, 2021

January 07, 2021

4,000

7,000

8,000

19,000

January 13, 2021

January 14, 2021

4,000

7,000

8,000

19,000

January 20, 2021

January 21, 2021

4,000

7,000

8,000

19,000

January 27, 2021

January 28, 2021

4,000

7,000

8,000

19,000

February 03, 2021

February 04, 2021

4,000

7,000

8,000

19,000

February 10, 2021

February 11, 2021

4,000

7,000

8,000

19,000

February 17, 2021

February 18, 2021

4,000

7,000

8,000

19,000

February 24, 2021

February 25, 2021

4,000

7,000

8,000

19,000

March 03, 2021

March 04, 2021

4,000

7,000

8,000

19,000

March 10, 2021

March 12, 2021

4,000

7,000

8,000

19,000

March 17, 2021

March 18, 2021

4,000

7,000

8,000

19,000

March 24, 2021

March 25, 2021

4,000

7,000

8,000

19,000

March 30, 2021

March 31, 2021

4,000

7,000

8,000

19,000

Total

52,000

91,000

104,000

247,000

The Government of India/Reserve Bank of India will continue to have the flexibility to modify the notified amount and timing for auction of Treasury Bills depending upon the requirements of the Government of India, evolving market conditions and other relevant factors. Thus, the calendar is subject to change, if circumstances so warrant including for reasons such as intervening holidays. Such changes, if any, will be communicated through regular press releases.

The auction of Treasury Bills will be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the General Notification No. F.4(2)-W&M/2018 dated March 27, 2018 issued by the Government of India, as amended from time to time.

FAQ :

This calendar covers the first quarter of 2021, specifically from January 1, 2021, to March 31, 2021.

The schedule includes auctions for 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day Treasury Bills.

The Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, decides the amounts and timings for the auctions.

Yes, the calendar is subject to change. The Government of India/Reserve Bank of India has the flexibility to modify the notified amount and timing based on government requirements, market conditions, or other relevant factors.

Any changes to the calendar will be communicated through regular press releases.

The total notified amounts are ₹52,000 crore for 91-day bills, ₹91,000 crore for 182-day bills, and ₹104,000 crore for 364-day bills, making a total of ₹247,000 crore for the quarter.




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