**Executive Summary**
The document from the Government of Tamil Nadu, dated October 16, 2025, announces the sale of Tamil Nadu Government Stock via auction. The sales aim to finance capital expenditure of plan schemes and other development schemes. The auctions will be held on October 20, 2025, with payment due from successful bidders on October 23, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Loan Purpose:**
* To finance part of the capital expenditure of plan schemes and other development schemes under execution.
* Consent of Central Government has been obtained for the floatation of this loan.
* **Stock Offerings:**
* Sale of 7-year tenure Government Stock for ₹1000 crore (Nominal).
* Sale of 10-year tenure Government Stock for ₹1000 crore (Nominal).
* Re-issue of 7.44% Tamil Nadu SGS 2055, issued on October 01, 2025, for ₹1000 crore (Nominal).
* **Auction Details:**
* Auctions to be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (Mumbai Office) on October 20, 2025.
* Bids to be submitted electronically via the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system on October 20, 2025:
* Competitive bids: 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
* Non-competitive bids: 10:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
* **Allotment & Payment:**
* Up to 10% of the notified amount of stock will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions, with a maximum limit of 1% for a single bid.
* Results of the auction will be displayed on the Reserve Bank of India website on the same day.
* Payments from successful bidders are due on October 23, 2025, before the close of banking hours. Payments must be made via specified methods (cash, banker's cheque/pay order, demand draft, or cheque).
* **Stock Terms & Interest:**
* 7-year Stock tenure commences on October 23, 2025, with repayment on October 23, 2032.
* 10-year Stock tenure commences on October 23, 2025, with repayment on October 23, 2035.
* 30-year Stock tenure commences on October 01, 2025, with repayment on October 01, 2055.
* Coupon rate will be determined at the auction.
* Interest is paid semi-annually on April 23 and October 23 for the 7-year and 10-year tenures and on April 01 and October 01 for the 30-year tenure.
* Interest at 7.44% per annum will accrue on the nominal value of the 30-year stock.
* **Eligibility:**
* Investments in the Government Stock are eligible for the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) 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 (RBI)**
* **Impact:** To conduct the auction process and manage the sale of the Government Stock. To display the results of the auction on its website.
* **Action Required:** Conduct the auction on October 20, 2025, and manage the sale of the stock.
**Banks and Financial Institutions**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to invest in Government Securities eligible for SLR.
* **Action Required:** Evaluate investment opportunities and participate in the auction on October 20, 2025, if interested. If successful, make payments by October 23, 2025.
**Eligible Individuals and Institutions**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to invest in Government Securities through non-competitive bidding.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the auction on October 20, 2025, if interested, adhering to the specified bidding limits.
**Government of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** Securing funds for capital expenditure on plan schemes and development schemes.
* **Action Required:** Manage the funds obtained through the stock sales for intended purposes.
Key Entities Referenced
Finance Department: Responsible for the Market Borrowing Programme of the State Government of Tamil Nadu through auctions.
Reserve Bank of India: Conducts the auction of Tamil Nadu Government Stock (securities).
Tamil Nadu Government Stock: Securities being auctioned by the Tamil Nadu Government to finance capital expenditure.
Constitution of India: Article 293(3) requires the consent of the Central Government for floating the loan.
Banking Regulation Act, 1949: Section 24 pertains to Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR), which Government Stock is eligible for.