**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu regarding the sale of Tamil Nadu Government Stock (securities) of varying tenures (7-year, 20-year and 30-year) for financing capital expenditure of Plan Schemes and other Development Schemes. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India on June 03, 2025, with payments due on June 04, 2025. The general terms are mentioned in Notification No. 644(L)/W&M-II/2023 dated February 22, 2023.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Loan Overview**
* Sale of Tamil Nadu Government Stock (securities) is announced.
* Proceeds will finance capital expenditure of Plan Schemes and other Development Schemes.
* Consent of Central Government has been obtained for the loan floatation.
* **Specific Stock Offerings**
* **7-Year Tenure:** ₹1000 crore (Nominal)
* **20-Year Tenure:** ₹1000 crore (Nominal)
* **30-Year Tenure:** ₹2000 crore (Nominal)
* **Auction Details**
* Conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (Mumbai Office).
* Date: June 03, 2025.
* Bids to be submitted electronically via the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system.
* Competitive Bids: 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
* Non-Competitive Bids: 10:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
* Up to 10% of the notified amount may be allotted to non-competitive bidders, subject to a maximum limit of 1% of the notified amount for a single bid.
* Result displayed on the Reserve Bank of India website on the same day.
* Payment by successful bidders is due on June 04, 2025.
* **Payment & Tenure**
* Payments due on June 04, 2025, before close of banking hours.
* Payment methods: cash, bankers' cheque/pay order, demand draft, or cheque drawn on Reserve Bank of India account.
* Tenure commencement date: June 04, 2025.
* Repayment Dates:
* **7-Year Tenure:** June 04, 2032
* **20-Year Tenure:** June 04, 2045
* **30-Year Tenure:** June 04, 2055
* **Interest & Eligibility**
* Coupon rate to be determined by the Reserve Bank of India at the yield-based auction under multiple price formats.
* Interest payment dates: December 04 and June 04.
* Investment qualifies as an eligible investment in Government Securities for banks' Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) under Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
* Stocks qualify for the ready forward facility.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Investors (Individuals, Institutions, Banks)**
* **Impact**: Opportunity to invest in Tamil Nadu Government Stock with varying tenures and potentially benefit from interest income. Investment can count toward Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) for banks.
* **Action Required**: Participate in the auction on June 03, 2025, by submitting bids through the Reserve Bank of India's E-Kuber system within the specified timeframes. Successful bidders must make payments by June 04, 2025.
**Stakeholder: Government of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact**: Secures funding for capital expenditure of Plan Schemes and other Development Schemes under execution.
* **Action Required**: Oversee the auction process, manage funds received, and ensure timely repayment of the loans.
**Stakeholder: Reserve Bank of India**
* **Impact**: Responsible for conducting the auction and determining the coupon rate.
* **Action Required**: Conduct the auction as per the specified guidelines, display results, and manage payments.
Key Entities Referenced
Finance Department: A department of the Government of Tamil Nadu responsible for financial matters.
Tamil Nadu Government Stock: Securities issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu to borrow money from the market through auctions.
Reserve Bank of India: The central bank of India, responsible for conducting auctions and managing government securities.
Mumbai: Location where the auctions are conducted.
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) under Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949: Requirement for banks to maintain a certain proportion of their assets in liquid form.