**Executive Summary**
This document from the Government of Tamil Nadu, published May 22, 2025, announces the sale of Tamil Nadu Government Stock (securities) of 10-year tenure for an aggregate amount of ₹2000 crore (Nominal) through an auction conducted by the Reserve Bank of India on May 27, 2025. Successful bidders must make payments by May 28, 2025, and the loan will be repaid on May 28, 2035.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Government Stock Offering:**
* Tamil Nadu Government is offering Government Stock (securities) with a 10-year tenure.
* The aggregate amount for sale is ₹2000 crore (Nominal).
* The sale is subject to the terms and conditions in this notification and the General Notification No. 644(L)/W&M-II/2023 dated February 22, 2023.
* **Loan Purpose:**
* The loan aims to finance part of the capital expenditure for Plan Schemes and other Development Schemes under execution.
* Consent from the Central Government has been obtained for the loan issuance, as required by Article 293(3) of the Constitution of India.
* **Auction Details:**
* The Government Stock will be sold through the Reserve Bank of India via auction.
* The auction will follow the procedures in paragraph 6.1 of General Notification No. 644(L)/W&M-II/2023.
* The coupon rate will be determined by the Reserve Bank of India at a yield-based auction under multiple price formats.
* The auction will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, at its Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on May 27, 2025.
* Competitive bids and Non-competitive bids shall be submitted electronically on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system between 10:30 A.M. and 11.30 A.M. and 10.30 A.M. and 11.00 Α.Μ. respectively on May 27, 2025.
* **Allotment to Non-Competitive Bidders:**
* Up to 10% of the notified amount of the sale will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions.
* A maximum limit of 1% of the notified amount for a single bid applies, as per the Revised Scheme for Non-competitive Bidding Facility.
* **Payment and Result:**
* Successful bidders must make payments by May 28, 2025, before the close of banking hours.
* 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/Chennai.
* The result of the auction will be displayed by the Reserve Bank of India on its website on May 28, 2025.
* **Tenure and Repayment:**
* The Stock has a 10-year tenure, commencing on May 28, 2025.
* The loan will be repaid at par on May 28, 2035.
* **Interest:**
* The cut-off yield determined at the auction will be the coupon rate percent per annum on the Stock.
* Interest will be paid on November 28 and May 28.
* **Eligibility:**
* The investment in Government Stock is eligible for 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**
* **Impact:** Responsible for conducting the auction and determining the coupon rate.
* **Action Required:** Conduct the auction as per the outlined procedures.
**Successful Bidders (Individuals and Institutions)**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to invest in Government Stock.
* **Action Required:** Submit bids on May 27, 2025, and make payments by May 28, 2025.
**Government of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** Receives funds for financing capital expenditure and development schemes.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the funds for the stated purposes.
**Banks**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to invest in Government Stock eligible for Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR).
* **Action Required:** Evaluate investment opportunities and participate in the auction.
Key Entities Referenced
Reserve Bank of India: Conducts the auction of the Government Stock.
Tamil Nadu Government Stock: Securities being sold by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Finance Department: Department of Tamil Nadu Government responsible for the notification.
Banking Regulation Act, 1949: Act under which investment is eligible for Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR).
Chennai: Location where payment can be made.