**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu, dated May 8, 2025, regarding the sale of Tamil Nadu Government Stock (securities) through auctions. Two separate notifications outline the sale of 10-year and 15-year tenure stocks for an aggregate amount of ₹1000 crore each, with auctions scheduled for May 13, 2025, and payment due on May 14, 2025. These stocks are eligible for Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) purposes.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Sale of Government Stock:**
* Two sales of Tamil Nadu Government Stock are announced.
* One for 10-year tenure securities.
* One for 15-year tenure securities.
* Each sale is for an aggregate amount of ₹1000 crore (Nominal).
* Sales are governed by this notification and General Notification No. 644(L)/W&M-II/2023 dated February 22, 2023.
* **Object of the Loan:**
* Financing part of the capital expenditure of Plan Schemes and other Development Schemes under execution.
* Consent obtained from Central Government as required by Article 293(3) of the Constitution of India.
* **Auction Details:**
* Auctions conducted by the Reserve Bank of India at its Mumbai Office.
* Bids to be submitted electronically via the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system on May 13, 2025.
* Competitive bids: 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
* Non-competitive bids: 10:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
* **Allotment and Payment:**
* Up to 10% of the notified amount can be allotted to eligible non-competitive bidders (max 1% per bid).
* Auction results displayed on the Reserve Bank of India website on the same day.
* Payment by successful bidders due on May 14, 2025, before the close of banking hours.
* Payment via cash, banker’s cheque/pay order, demand draft, or cheque drawn on accounts with the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai/Chennai.
* **Tenure and Repayment:**
* 10-year stock tenure commences on May 14, 2025, and is repaid on May 14, 2035.
* 15-year stock tenure commences on May 14, 2025, and is repaid on May 14, 2040.
* **Rate of Interest and Eligibility:**
* Coupon rate determined at auction based on cut-off yield.
* Interest paid on November 14 and May 14.
* Investment in Government Stock is eligible for Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) under Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** Secures funding for Plan Schemes and Development Schemes.
* **Action Required:** Facilitate the auction process and ensure compliance with the terms of the notification.
**Reserve Bank of India (RBI)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for conducting the auctions and managing the sale of Government Stock.
* **Action Required:** Conduct the auctions on May 13, 2025, display results, and facilitate payment processes.
**Banks and Financial Institutions**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to invest in Government Securities eligible for SLR.
* **Action Required:** Submit bids for the auction on May 13, 2025, and make payments by May 14, 2025, if successful.
**Eligible Individuals and Institutions (Non-competitive Bidders)**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to acquire Government Stock through the non-competitive bidding facility.
* **Action Required:** Submit bids for the auction on May 13, 2025, adhering to the specified limits and timelines.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Stock: Securities issued by the Tamil Nadu government as part of its market borrowing programme.
Reserve Bank of India: The central bank responsible for conducting the auction of the Tamil Nadu Government Stock.
General Notification No. 644(L)/W&M-II/2023: A key reference document specifying terms and conditions for the Tamil Nadu Government Stock sale.
Banking Regulation Act, 1949: The Act under which investment in Government Stock is reckoned for Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR).
Article 293(3) of the Constitution of India: The provision requiring Central Government consent for the floatation of the loan.