RBI announced to sell Rs.32000 crore Government Securities

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an auction for the sale of Government Securities amounting to Rs 32,000 crore. This auction, scheduled for Friday, aims to facilitate the sale (re-issue) of Government Securities through a multiple price-based method.

Bidding Process

Primary dealers have the opportunity to electronically submit their bids via the E-Kuber System between 09:00 A.M. and 09:30 A.M. on Friday. The RBI has specified that primary dealers must fulfill the Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) and minimum bidding commitment under Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) for the auction.

Importance of the Auction

The auction serves as an opportunity for primary dealers to participate in the underwriting process and contribute to the government’s financing activities. The underwriting commission will be credited to the current account of the respective primary dealers with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the day of the issue of securities.

Government Securities and their Types

Government Securities, also known as G-Secs, are tradable instruments issued by the Central Government or the State Governments. These securities acknowledge the Government’s debt obligation. G-Secs can be either short-term, such as treasury bills with original maturities of less than one year, or long-term, such as Government bonds or dated securities with an original maturity of one year or more.

In India, the Central Government issues both treasury bills and bonds or dated securities, while State Governments issue bonds or dated securities known as State Development Loans (SDLs). G-Secs are regarded as practically risk-free gilt-edged instruments, carrying no risk of default.

Conclusion

The auction for the sale of Government Securities reflects the government’s continued efforts to manage its borrowing program efficiently and meet its funding requirements. As the auction is scheduled for April 26, the RBI encourages primary dealers to prepare and actively participate, thereby supporting the smooth conduct of the auction and ensuring successful outcomes for all stakeholders.