**Executive Summary**
This document from the Government of Tamil Nadu, dated July 31, 2025, announces the market borrowing program through the auction of State Government Stock. It details the sale of Government Stock, and re-issues of existing SGS for an aggregate amount of ₹1000 crore (Nominal) each, with auctions scheduled for August 05, 2025, and payments due August 06, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Purpose of Loan:**
* Finance part of capital expenditure of Plan Schemes and other Development Schemes under execution.
* Central Government consent has been obtained.
* **Stock Details & Auction:**
* The auction will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office on August 05, 2025.
* Bids to be submitted electronically via RBI's Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system on August 05, 2025 between 10:30 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. for competitive bids and 10.30 A.M. and 11.00 Α.Μ. for non-competitive bids.
* Government Stock up to 10% of the notified amount will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions, subject to a maximum limit of 1% of the notified amount for a single bid.
* Result of the auction will be displayed on the Reserve Bank of India website on the same day.
* Payment by successful bidders is due on August 06, 2025, before the close of banking hours.
* **Method of Payment:**
* Payments to be made via cash, banker's cheque/pay order, demand draft, or cheque payable at Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai/Chennai.
* **Government Stock (Securities) of 4-year tenure :**
* Amount: ₹1000 crore (Nominal).
* Sale is subject to specified terms and conditions, referencing General Notification No. 644(L)/W&M-II/2023 dated February 22, 2023.
* Tenure: Commences on August 06, 2025.
* Repayment: Due on August 06, 2029.
* Coupon Rate: To be determined at auction.
* Interest payments: February 06 and August 06.
* **Re-issue of 6.82% Tamil Nadu SGS 2035:**
* Amount: Rs.1000 crore (Nominal).
* Tenure: 10-year tenure from July 16, 2025.
* Repayment: July 16, 2035.
* Interest at 6.82% per annum, paid half-yearly on January 16 and July 16.
* **Re-issue of 7.07% Tamil Nadu SGS 2055:**
* Amount: Rs.1000 crore (Nominal).
* Tenure: 30-year tenure from July 23, 2025.
* Repayment: July 23, 2055.
* Interest at 7.07% per annum, paid half-yearly on January 23 and July 23.
* **Eligibility:**
* Investment is eligible for Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) under Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
* The stocks qualify for the ready forward facility.
**Impact Analysis**
**Banks and Financial Institutions**
* **Impact:** Eligible to invest in Government Stock for SLR compliance, and stocks qualify for ready forward facility, providing liquidity management options.
* **Action Required:** Participate in auctions via RBI's E-Kuber system by August 05, 2025, and make payments by August 06, 2025, if successful.
**Eligible Individuals and Institutions:**
* **Impact:** Can participate in the auction through the Non-Competitive Bidding Facility, subject to specified limits.
* **Action Required:** Submit bids through the E-Kuber system, adhering to the maximum bid limit of 1% of the notified amount.
**Government of Tamil Nadu:**
* **Impact:** Secures funding for plan schemes and development projects.
* **Action Required:** Ensure compliance with terms and conditions of the loan and related notifications.
Key Entities Referenced
Finance Department: Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issuing notifications related to market borrowing programs.
Reserve Bank of India: The central bank of India, responsible for conducting auctions and managing government stock.
Tamil Nadu Government Stock: Securities issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu to raise funds through market borrowing.
General Notification No. 644(L)/W&M-II/2023: A referenced notification containing general terms and conditions for the sale of Tamil Nadu Government Stock.
Banking Regulation Act, 1949: Indian legislation governing banking companies. Section 24 is mentioned for Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR).