The Government of India has announced the re-issue of several Government Securities (GS) through an auction. The auction, conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, will take place on January 15, 2021, with payment due on January 18, 2021. Various securities with different coupon rates and maturity dates are being offered, with a total notified amount of Rs 22,000 crore, plus an option to retain additional subscriptions. A portion of the securities is reserved for non-competitive bidders, including retail investors, who can participate through banks or Primary Dealers.
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Economic Affairs) (BUDGET DIVISION) NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 11th January, 2021
Auction for Sale (Re-issue) of Government Securities (GS)
F..No. 4(5)-B(WM)/2020.- Government of India hereby notifies sale (Re-issue) of the following Government Securities:
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FAQ :
The auction will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India on January 15, 2021.
The total notified amount for the securities is Rs 22,000 crore, with an option for the Government to retain additional subscriptions up to Rs 2,000 crore for each security.
Non-competitive bidders can participate through a bank or Primary Dealer, making a single bid for an amount not exceeding Rs 2 crore. They must submit their bids electronically on the RBI's E-Kuber system.
Payment for the securities by successful bidders will be on January 18, 2021, which is the date of re-issue.
Interest will be paid half-yearly on the nominal value of the securities. For the GoI FRB 2033, the interest rate is variable.
The minimum amount for bidding is Rs 10,000 (face value) and thereafter in multiples of Rs 10,000.