**Executive Summary**
This document from the Government of Tamil Nadu announces the sale of Tamil Nadu Government Stock (securities) through auctions conducted by the Reserve Bank of India. The stocks have varying tenures (4-year, 6-year and 10-year) and aggregate amounts of ₹1000 crore each. Auctions are scheduled for August 26, 2025, with payment by successful bidders due on August 28, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Loan Purpose**
* Finance Capital Expenditure of Plan and other Development Schemes.
* Consent obtained from the Central Government, as required by Article 293(3) of the Constitution of India.
* **Stock Details**
* Three separate notifications detail the sale of Government Stock.
* Two new stocks of 4-year and 6-year tenure and an aggregate amount of ₹1000 crore (Nominal) each
* A Re-issue of 7.09% Tamil Nadu SGS 2035, issued on August 20, 2025 for an aggregate amount of ₹1000 crore (Nominal).
* **Auction Process**
* Conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office (PDO) via yield-based auction under multiple price formats.
* Bids to be submitted electronically via the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system on August 26, 2025.
* Competitive bids: 10:30 A.M. to 11.30 A.M.
* Non-competitive bids: 10:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
* Up to 10% of the notified amount is allotted to eligible individuals and institutions, with a maximum limit of 1% for a single bid.
* Auction results will be displayed on the Reserve Bank of India website on the same day.
* **Payment and Tenure**
* Payment by successful bidders is due on August 28, 2025, before the close of banking hours.
* Payments to be made via cash, bankers' cheque/pay order, demand draft payable at Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai/ Chennai.
* The 4-year and 6-year tenure will commence on August 28, 2025.
* The 10-year tenure will commence on August 20, 2025
* Loan for 4-year tenure will be repaid on August 28, 2029.
* Loan for 6-year tenure will be repaid on August 28, 2031.
* Loan for 10-year tenure will be repaid on August 20, 2035.
* **Interest and Eligibility**
* The cut-off yield determined at the auction will be the coupon rate percent per annum on the stocks
* Interest for 4-year and 6-year tenure will be paid on February 28 and August 28.
* Interest at the rate of 7.09 per annum will accrue on the nominal value of the 10-year stock from the date of original issue date and will be paid half yearly on February 20 and August 20.
* Investment in Government Stock is an eligible investment in Government Securities for banks under the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR).
* The stocks qualify for the ready forward facility.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Government of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** Raises funds for capital expenditure on plan and development schemes.
* **Action Required:** Execute the stock sales according to the outlined terms and conditions.
**Stakeholder: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for conducting the auction and managing the sale of Government Stock.
* **Action Required:** Conduct the auction as per the specified dates, procedures, and guidelines.
**Stakeholder: Banks and Financial Institutions**
* **Impact:** Eligible to invest in Government Stock for Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) compliance and participation in the ready forward facility.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the auction, submit bids via the E-Kuber system, and make payments if successful.
**Stakeholder: Individuals and Institutions**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to invest in Government Securities, with a portion of the stock allocated to non-competitive bidders.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the auction via the E-Kuber system, adhering to the specified bidding limits and procedures.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Stock: Securities issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu, the sale of which is being notified.
Reserve Bank of India: Conducts the auction for the sale of Tamil Nadu Government Stock.
Banking Regulation Act, 1949: Referenced for the eligibility of Government Stock as an investment for Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR).
General Notification No. 644(L)/W&M-II/2023: A general notification by the Government of Tamil Nadu whose terms and conditions apply to the sale of the government stock.
Chennai: Location of the Secretariat Department issuing the notification.