Executive Summary:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announces the auction of four Government of India dated securities for a total notified amount of ₹12,000 crore. The auction, conducted by RBI in Mumbai, is price-based using a multiple price method. Bids must be submitted electronically via the RBI's e-Kuber system by September 28, 2018, and payment by successful bidders is due on October 1, 2018.
Key Points / Main Content:
Auction Details:
* Four Government of India dated securities will be reissued via auction.
* The total notified amount is ₹12,000 crore.
* GoI has the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹1000 crore against any one or more of the securities.
* The auction is price-based using a multiple price method.
* RBI Mumbai will conduct the auctions.
Bidding Process:
* The minimum investment amount is ₹10,000 (nominal) and in multiples thereof.
* Up to 5% of the notified amount is reserved for non-competitive bidding by eligible individuals and institutions.
* Banks/PDs must submit a single consolidated non-competitive bid on behalf of their constituents.
* Both competitive and non-competitive bids must be submitted electronically via the RBI e-Kuber system.
* Physical bids are not accepted except under extraordinary circumstances.
* Non-competitive bids are due between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on September 28, 2018.
* Competitive bids are due between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon on September 28, 2018.
* The aggregate amount of bids submitted by a person in an auction should not exceed the notified amount of auction.
* RBI has the discretion to accept or reject any or all bids.
Settlement and Issue:
* Auction results will be announced on September 28, 2018.
* Payment by successful bidders is due on October 1, 2018.
* Securities will be issued via SGL account or Stock Certificate.
* Interest will be paid semi-annually.
* The stocks qualify for ready forward facility.
* The stocks are eligible for When Issued trading between Sep 25-28, 2018.
Impact Analysis:
Scheduled Commercial Banks, State Cooperative Banks, Scheduled Primary Urban Cooperative Banks, Financial Institutions, and Primary Dealers:
* Impact: These entities can participate in the auction of government securities. They are subject to the rules and procedures outlined in the notification, including electronic bidding via the e-Kuber system and adherence to the specified timelines.
* Action Required: Submit competitive and/or non-competitive bids through the RBI e-Kuber system by the specified deadlines, and ensure timely payment if bids are accepted. Banks and PDs must submit consolidated non-competitive bids for their constituents.
Investors (Individuals and Institutions):
* Impact: Eligible investors have the opportunity to invest in government securities through competitive and non-competitive bidding.
* Action Required: Submit bids through eligible banks or Primary Dealers by the specified deadlines.
Reserve Bank of India:
* Impact: RBI is responsible for conducting the auction, determining the minimum price, and accepting or rejecting bids.
* Action Required: Conduct the auction, announce the results, and manage the issuance and settlement of the securities.
Key Entities Referenced
Reserve Bank of India: The central bank of India, responsible for conducting the auctions of Government of India dated securities.
Government of India: The issuer of the dated securities being auctioned.
All Scheduled Commercial Banks: A category of financial institutions eligible to participate in the auction.
All State Cooperative Banks: A category of financial institutions eligible to participate in the auction.
All Scheduled Primary Urban Cooperative Banks: A category of financial institutions eligible to participate in the auction.
All Financial Institutions: A category of financial institutions eligible to participate in the auction.
All Primary Dealers: A category of financial institutions eligible to participate in the auction.
Mumbai: City in Maharashtra, location where the Reserve Bank of India will conduct the auctions.
RBI/2018-19/50
Ref.No.IDMD/695/08.02.032/2018-19 September 24, 2018
All Scheduled Commercial Banks
All State Co-operative Banks/All Scheduled Primary
(Urban) Co-operative Banks /All Financial Institutions/
All Primary Dealers.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
Government of India has offered to sell (re-issue) four dated securities for a notified amount of
`12,000 crore as per the following details:
Notified
Sr Auction Settlement
Security Amount GoI Notification
No Date date
(in ` crore)
1 7.37% GS 2023 2,000
2 7.17% GS 2028 4,000
F.No.4(6) Sep 28, 2018 Oct 1, 2018
W&M/2018 dated (Friday) (Monday)
3 7.40% GS 2035 2,000
Sep 24 2018
4 7.72% GS 2055 4,000
Total 12,000
Subject to the limit of `12000 Cr being total notified amount, GoI will have the option to retain
additional subscription up to `1000 Cr each against any one or more of the above securities.
The auction for securities will be price based using multiple price method. The Reserve Bank
of India at Mumbai will conduct the auctions. The salient features of the auctions and the terms
and conditions governing the issue of the Stocks are given in the notifications (copies enclosed),
which should be read along with the General Notification F.No.4(2)–W&M/2018, dated March 27,
2018 issued by Government of India.
2. We wish to draw your attention, in particular, to the following:
(i) The Stocks will be issued for a minimum amount of `10,000/- (nominal) and in multiples of
`10,000/- thereafter.
(ii) In all the auctions, Government Stock up to 5% of the notified amount of sale will be allotted
to the eligible individuals and institutions under the Scheme for Non-competitive Bidding Facility
in the Auctions of Government Securities. Each bank or PD on the basis of firm orders receivedfrom their constituents will submit a single consolidated non-competitive bid on behalf of all its
constituents in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber)
system. Allotment under the non-competitive segment to the bank or PD will be at the weighted
average rate of yield/price that will emerge in the auction on the basis of the competitive bidding.
(iii) 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 Sep 28, 2018.
Bids in physical form will not be accepted except in extraordinary circumstances. The non-
competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. and the competitive
bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 12.00 noon.
(iv) An investor can submit more than one competitive bid at different prices in electronic format
on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system. However, the aggregate
amount of bids submitted by a person in an auction should not exceed the notified amount of
auction.
(v) On the basis of bids received, the Reserve Bank will determine the minimum price up to
which tenders for purchase of Government Stock will be accepted at the auctions. Bids quoted at
rates lower than the minimum price determined by the Reserve Bank of India will be rejected.
Reserve Bank of India will have the full discretion to accept or reject any or all bids either wholly
or partially without assigning any reason.
(vi) The result of the auctions will be announced on Sep 28, 2018 (Friday) and payment by
successful bidders will be on Oct 1, 2018 (Monday).
(vii) The Government Stocks will be issued by credit to Subsidiary General Ledger Account
(SGL) of parties maintaining such account with Reserve Bank of India or in the form of Stock
Certificate. Interest on the Government Stock will be paid half-yearly.
(viii) The Government Stocks will be repaid at par on Apr 16, 2023; Jan 08, 2028; Sep 09, 2035;
and October 26, 2055 respectively.
(ix) The Stocks will qualify for the ready forward facility.
(x) The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading during the period Sep 25 - Sep 28, 2018
in accordance with guidelines on ‘When Issued’ transactions in Central Government Securities
issued by Reserve Bank of India vide circular No.RBI/2006-07/178 dated November 16, 2006 as
amended from time to time.
Yours faithfully
(Arvind Kumar)
General Manager