**Executive Summary**
The document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu regarding the sale of Tamil Nadu Government Stock (securities) through auctions conducted by the Reserve Bank of India. The sales are for financing capital expenditure of plan schemes. Auctions for 30-year, 9-year, and 2-year tenure stocks will be held on September 2, 2025, and payment by successful bidders is due on September 3, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **General Information:**
* The sale is governed by this notification and General Notification No. 644(L)/W&M-II/2023 dated February 22, 2023.
* Consent of the Central Government has been obtained as required by Article 293(3) of the Constitution of India.
* **Loan Details:**
* Three separate sales of Government Stock (securities) will be conducted for tenures of 30-year, 9-year, and 2-year.
* Each sale is for an aggregate amount of ₹1000 crore (Nominal).
* The objective of the loan is to finance part of the capital expenditure of Plan Schemes and other Development Schemes under execution.
* **Auction Details:**
* The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, on September 02, 2025.
* Bids must be submitted electronically via the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system on September 02, 2025.
* Competitive bids: 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
* Non-competitive bids: 10:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
* **Allotment to Non-competitive Bidders:**
* Up to 10% of the notified amount will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions.
* A maximum limit of 1% of the notified amount is set for a single bid.
* **Payment and Tenure:**
* Successful bidders must make payments by September 03, 2025.
* Payments can be made via 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 stocks commence on September 03, 2025.
* **Repayment and Interest:**
* 30-year stock will be repaid on September 03, 2055
* 9-year stock will be repaid on September 03, 2034.
* 2-year stock will be repaid on September 03, 2027.
* The loan will be repaid at par.
* The coupon rate (interest) will be determined at the auction and paid on March 03 and September 03.
* **Eligibility:**
* The investment in Government Stock is considered an eligible investment in Government Securities for banks under Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
* The stocks qualify for the ready forward facility.
**Impact Analysis**
**Reserve Bank of India:**
* **Impact:** Responsible for conducting the auctions and determining the coupon rate.
* **Action Required:** Conduct auctions on September 02, 2025, display auction results on its website, and facilitate payment.
**Bidders (Individuals, Institutions, Banks):**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to invest in Government Stock and potentially earn interest. Banks can use these securities for Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) compliance.
* **Action Required:** Submit bids electronically via E-Kuber between 10:30 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. (competitive) or 10:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. (non-competitive) on September 02, 2025. Successful bidders must make payments by September 03, 2025.
**Government of Tamil Nadu:**
* **Impact:** Secures funding for capital expenditure of plan schemes and other development schemes.
* **Action Required:** Monitor the auction process and utilize the funds as intended.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Stock: Government securities issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu, being sold through auction.
Reserve Bank of India: The central bank of India, responsible for conducting the auction of the Tamil Nadu Government Stock.
General Notification No. 644(L)/W&M-II/2023: A prior notification from February 22, 2023, containing general terms and conditions applicable to the sale of Tamil Nadu Government Stock.
Banking Regulation Act, 1949: Indian Law that provides a framework for the regulation and supervision of banking companies in India.
Tamil Nadu Finance Department: The government entity responsible for issuing the notification regarding the sale of Tamil Nadu Government Stock.