**Executive Summary**
The Government of India (GoI) has announced the auction of two dated securities for a notified amount of ₹29,000 crore. The auction will be conducted electronically on February 06, 2026, with settlement on February 09, 2026. Bids for Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) can be submitted on February 06, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. up to 11:00 a.m.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Auction Details:**
* Two Government of India dated securities are being auctioned.
* Total notified amount is ₹29,000 crore.
* GoI has the option to retain additional subscriptions up to ₹2,000 crore per security.
* **Securities Details:**
* 6.68% GS 2040: Repayment date is July 07, 2040, with a notified amount of ₹16,000 crore (Gol specific Notification F.No.4(1)-B(W&M)/2025 dated February 02, 2026).
* 6.90% GS 2065: Repayment date is April 15, 2065, with a notified amount of ₹13,000 crore (Notification February 02, 2026).
* **Auction Process:**
* The auction will use the multiple price method.
* Bids must be submitted electronically on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (e-Kuber system).
* Non-competitive bids: 12:30 p.m. - 01:00 p.m. on February 06, 2026.
* Competitive bids: 12:30 p.m. - 01:30 p.m. on February 06, 2026.
* Result announcement: February 06, 2026.
* Payment by successful bidders: February 09, 2026.
* **Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU):**
* Primary Dealers can submit bids for ACU from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on February 06, 2026.
* **"When Issued" Trading:**
* Stocks are eligible for "When Issued" trading from February 03, 2026 – February 06, 2026.
* **Bidding Rules:**
* The auction will be yield-based for new security and price-based for re-issued securities.
* For Floating Rate Bonds (FRB), the auction will be spread-based for new security and price based for reissued securities.
* Minimum bid size is ₹10,000/- (nominal) and in multiples thereof.
* Government Stock up to 5% of the notified amount will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions under the Scheme for Non-competitive Bidding Facility.
* **Non-Competitive Segment:**
* Individual investors can also place bids as per the non-competitive scheme through the Retail Direct portal (https://rbiretaildirect.org.in).
* Each bank or Primary Dealer (PD) will submit a single consolidated non-competitive bid for individual security on behalf of its constituents.
* Allotment under the non-competitive segment will be at the weighted average rate of yield/price of the successful bids.
* **Business Continuity Plan:**
* In the event of system failure, physical bids will be accepted, and should be submitted to the Public Debt Office, Mumbai.
**Impact Analysis**
**Primary Dealers**
* **Impact:** Primary Dealers are able to bid for the Underwriting of the Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU). They must also submit single consolidated non-competitive bids for individual security on behalf of its constituents.
* **Action Required:** Submit bids for ACU portion by February 06, 2026, between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Submit single consolidated non-competitive bid for individual security on behalf of its constituents.
**Investors (Individuals and Institutions)**
* **Impact:** Investors have the opportunity to participate in the auction of Government of India dated securities.
* **Action Required:** Submit bids electronically through the e-Kuber system by February 06, 2026 within the specified timeframes. Individual investors can also place bids as per the non-competitive scheme through the Retail Direct portal.
**Reserve Bank of India (RBI)**
* **Impact:** RBI is responsible for conducting the auction and ensuring its smooth functioning.
* **Action Required:** Oversee the auction process, determine the minimum price/maximum yield, and allocate securities to successful bidders.
**Non-Residents**
* **Impact:** Non-Residents are also able to invest in the securities.
* **Action Required:** Adhere to the guidelines on ‘Fully Accessible Route’ for Investment by Non-residents in Government Securities and other related guidelines as issued by the Reserve Bank from time to time.
Key Entities Referenced
Government of India Dated Securities: Securities being auctioned by the Government of India as detailed in the press release.
Reserve Bank of India: Central bank responsible for conducting the auction and overseeing the issuance of the securities.
Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (e-Kuber system): Electronic platform used for submitting bids in the auction.
General Notification F.No.4(2)–B(W&M)/2018, dated March 26, 2025: General guidelines relevant to the sale and terms of the securities.
Scheme for Non-competitive Bidding Facility in the Auctions of Government Securities: Scheme allowing eligible individuals and institutions to participate in the auction through a non-competitive bidding process.
प्रेस प्रकाशनी PRESS RELEASE
भारतीय ररज़र्व बैंक
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
वेबसाइट
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www.rbi.org.in/hindi
संचार वर्भाग, केंद्रीय कायाालय, शहीद भगत ससिंह मागा, फोटा, म िंबई - 400 001
Website : www.rbi.org.in Department of Communication, Central Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort,
ई-मेल/email : helpdoc@rbi.org.in Mumbai - 400 001 फोन/Phone: 022 - 2266 0502
February 02, 2026
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
Government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of two dated securities
for a notified amount of ₹29,000 crore as per the following details:
Notified
Sr Date of GoI specific Auction Settlement
Security Amount
No Repayment Notification Date Date
(₹ Crore)
1 6.68% GS 2040 Jul 07, 2040 16,000 F.No.4(1)-
B(W&M)/202 February February
5 dated 06, 2026 09, 2026
2 6.90% GS 2065 Apr 15, 2065 13,000
February 02, (Friday) (Monday)
2026
Total 29,000
2. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹2,000 crore against
each security mentioned above.
3. The securities will be sold through Reserve Bank of India Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai
– 400001.The sale will be subject to the terms and conditions spelt out in the ‘Specific
Notification’ mentioned above and the General Notification F.No.4(2)–B(W&M)/2018,
dated March 26, 2025.
4. The auction will be conducted using multiple price method. 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 February 06, 2026
(Friday). The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 12:30 p.m. and 01:00
p.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 12:30 p.m. and 01:30 p.m.
The result will be announced on the same day and payment by successful bidders will
have to be made on February 09, 2026 (Monday).
5. Bids for underwriting of the Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) portion can be
submitted by ‘Primary Dealers’ from 10:30 a.m. up to 11:00 a.m. on February 06, 2026
(Friday) on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (e-Kuber system).
6. The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading for a period commencing from
February 03, 2026 – February 06, 2026.
7. Operational guidelines for Government of India dated securities auction and other
details are given in the Annex.
Ajit Prasad
Press Release: 2025-2026/2032 Deputy General Manager
(Communications)2
ANNEX
Type of Auction
1. For multiple price-based auction, successful bids will get accepted at the respective quoted
yield/price for the security. For uniform price-based auction, bids will get accepted at the cut off
yield/price accepted in the auction.
2. The auction will be yield based for new security and price based for securities which are re-
issued.
3. In case of a Floating Rate Bonds (FRB), the auction will be spread-based for new security and
price based for securities which are reissued. At the time of placing bids for new FRB, the
spread should be quoted in percentage terms.
Minimum Bid Size
4. The Stocks will be issued for a minimum amount of ₹10,000/- (nominal) and in multiples of
₹10,000/- thereafter.
Non-Competitive Segment
5. In all the auctions, Government Stock up to 5% of the notified amount for sale of individual
security will be allotted to the eligible individuals and institutions under the Scheme for Non-
competitive Bidding Facility in the Auctions of Government Securities. Individual investors can
also place bids as per the non-competitive scheme through the Retail Direct portal
(https://rbiretaildirect.org.in).
6. Each bank or Primary Dealer (PD) on the basis of firm orders received from their constituents
will submit a single consolidated non-competitive bid for individual security on behalf of its
constituents in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (e-Kuber
system).
7. Allotment under the non-competitive segment will be at the weighted average rate of yield/price
of the successful bids that will emerge in the auction on the basis of the competitive bidding.
Submission of Bids
8. 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).
9. Bids in physical form will not be accepted except in extraordinary circumstances.
Business Continuity Plan (BCP)-IT failure
10. Only in the event of system failure, physical bids will be accepted. Such physical bids should be
submitted to the Public Debt Office, Mumbai through (email; Phone no: 022-22603456, 022-
22603457, 022-22603190) in the prescribed form which can be obtained from RBI website
(https://rbi.org.in/en/web/rbi/forms) before the auction timing ends.
11. In case of technical difficulties, Core Banking Operations Team should be contacted (email;
Phone no: 022-69870466, 022-69870415).
12. For other auction related difficulties, IDMD auction team can be contacted (email; Phone no:
022-22702431, 022-22705125).3
Multiple Bids
13. An investor can submit more than one competitive bid in electronic format on the Reserve Bank
of India Core Banking Solution (e-Kuber system).
14. The aggregate amount of bids submitted by an investor in an auction should not exceed the
notified amount of auction.
Decision Making Process
15. On the basis of bids received, the Reserve Bank will determine the minimum price/maximum
yield up to which tenders for purchase of Government Stock will be accepted at the auctions.
16. Bids quoted at rates lower than the minimum price/higher than the maximum yield determined
by the Reserve Bank of India will be rejected.
17. 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.
Issue of Securities
18. Issue of securities to the successful bidders will be by credit to Subsidiary General Ledger
Account (SGL) or to Constituents’ Subsidiary General Ledger Account (CSGL), maintained with
Reserve Bank of India.
Periodicity of Interest Payment
19. Interest on the Government Stock will generally be paid half-yearly other than in case of
securities with non-standard maturities. The exact periodicity of coupon payment is invariably
mentioned in the specific notification for the issue of security.
Underwriting of the Government Securities
20. The underwriting of the Government Securities under auctions by the ‘Primary Dealers’ will be
as per the “Revised Scheme of Underwriting Commitment and Liquidity Support” announced by
the Reserve Bank vide circular RBI/2007-08/186 dated November 14, 2007 as amended from
time to time.
Eligibility for Repurchase Transactions (Repo)
21. The Stocks will be eligible for Repurchase Transactions (Repo) as per the conditions mentioned
in Repurchase Transactions (Repo) (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2018 as amended from time to
time.
Eligibility for ‘When Issued’ Trading
22. The Stocks 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.
Investment by Non-Residents
23. Investments by Non-Residents are subject to the guidelines on ‘Fully Accessible Route’ for
Investment by Non-residents in Government Securities and other related guidelines as issued
by the Reserve Bank from time to time.