**Executive Summary**
This document from the Government of Tamil Nadu announces the sale of Tamil Nadu Government Stock (Securities) with a 30-year tenure for an aggregate amount of Rs.2000 crore. The sale will be conducted via auction by the Reserve Bank of India on February 04, 2025, with payment due on February 05, 2025. The loan will be repaid on February 05, 2055.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Loan Details:**
* Sale of Tamil Nadu Government Stock (Securities) for Rs.2000 crore (Nominal).
* Tenure of 30 years.
* To finance part of capital expenditure of Plan Schemes and other Development Schemes.
* Consent of the Central Government has been obtained.
* **Auction Information:**
* Conducted by Reserve Bank of India (Mumbai Office) on February 04, 2025.
* Bids to be submitted electronically via the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) System on February 04, 2025.
* Competitive bids: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM.
* Non-competitive bids: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM.
* The Reserve Bank of India will display the results on its website on the same day.
* **Payment and Tenure:**
* Payment by successful bidders due on February 05, 2025, before close of banking hours.
* Accepted methods: cash, banker’s cheque/pay order, demand draft payable at Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai/Chennai, or a cheque drawn on their account with Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai (Fort)/Chennai.
* The tenure of the stock commences on February 05, 2025.
* Repayment will be on February 05, 2055.
* **Interest and Eligibility:**
* The coupon rate is determined by the cut-off yield at auction.
* Interest will be paid on August 05 and February 05.
* The investment qualifies as an eligible investment for banks under Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR).
* The stocks will qualify for the ready forward facility.
* **Allotment to Non-Competitive Bidders:**
* Up to 10% of the notified amount can be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions.
* Maximum limit of 1% of notified amount for a single bid.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholders**
Government of Tamil Nadu
**Impact**
Raising funds to finance plan schemes and development projects.
**Action Required**
Oversee the auction process and manage the funds raised.
**Stakeholders**
Reserve Bank of India
**Impact**
Conducting the auction.
**Action Required**
Conduct the auction on February 04, 2025, and determine the coupon rate.
**Stakeholders**
Banks and Financial Institutions
**Impact**
Opportunity to invest in government securities for SLR compliance.
**Action Required**
Participate in the auction and make payments by February 05, 2025.
**Stakeholders**
Individuals and Institutions
**Impact**
Opportunity to invest in government securities.
**Action Required**
Participate in the auction by submitting bids via the E-Kuber system on February 04, 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
Reserve Bank of India: Conducts the auction of the Government Stock and determines the coupon rate.
Tamil Nadu Government Stock (Securities): Refers to the state government securities being sold with a 30-year tenure.
Finance Department: The department of the Government of Tamil Nadu responsible for issuing the notification regarding the sale of Government Stock.
Chennai: Mentioned as a location where payment can be made to the Reserve Bank of India and the location where the document is printed and published.
Banking Regulation Act, 1949: Section 24 is referenced to mention that the stocks can be considered an investment in Government Securities.