**Executive Summary**
This document from the Government of Tamil Nadu, dated June 26, 2025, announces the re-issuance and sale of Tamil Nadu Government Stock through auctions conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The re-issuance is for Rs. 1000 crore of 6.92% Tamil Nadu SGS 2045, issued on June 04, 2025, and a new issuance for Rs. 1000 crore of 10-year tenure stock. The auctions are scheduled for July 01, 2025, with payment by successful bidders due on July 02, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Loan Purpose:**
* To finance part of capital expenditure of Plan Schemes and other Development Schemes under execution.
* Consent from the Central Government has been obtained.
* **Re-issuance of 6.92% Tamil Nadu SGS 2045:**
* Re-issuance of 6.92% Tamil Nadu SGS 2045, issued on June 04, 2025, for Rs. 1000 crore (Nominal).
* Subject to terms and conditions specified in the notification and General Notification No. 644(L)/W&M-II/2023 dated February 22, 2023.
* Tenure: 20 years from June 04, 2025
* Repayment Date: June 04, 2045
* Interest Payment: 6.92% per annum, paid half-yearly on December 04 and June 04.
* **Sale of 10-year Tamil Nadu Government Stock:**
* Sale of Tamil Nadu Government Stock (securities) of 10-year tenure for Rs. 1000 crore (Nominal).
* Subject to terms and conditions specified in the notification and General Notification No. 644(L)/W&M-II/2023 dated February 22, 2023.
* Tenure will commence on July 02, 2025.
* Repayment Date: July 02, 2035.
* Interest Payment: Cut-off yield determined at auction, paid on January 02 and July 02.
* **Auction Details:**
* Conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) at its Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai-400 001 on July 01, 2025.
* Bids to be submitted electronically on the RBI's E-Kuber system.
* Competitive bids: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM on July 01, 2025.
* Non-competitive bids: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM on July 01, 2025.
* Result displayed on RBI website on the same day.
* Payment by successful bidders due on July 02, 2025.
* **Bidding Allotments:**
* Up to 10% of the notified amount of the sale will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions subject to a maximum limit of 1% for a single bid.
* **Payment Method:**
* Payments due on July 02, 2025 before close of banking hours.
* Accepted payment methods: Cash, bankers' cheque/pay order, demand draft payable at Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai/ Chennai, or cheque drawn on the account with Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai (Fort)/Chennai.
* **Eligibility of Securities:**
* Investment in Government Stock is considered an eligible investment in Government Securities by banks for Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) under Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
* Stocks qualify for ready forward facility.
**Impact Analysis**
**Banks and Financial Institutions Impact**
* **Impact:** The re-issued Government Stock provides investment opportunities for banks and financial institutions and helps them meet their Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) requirements.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the auction on July 01, 2025, and make payments on July 02, 2025, if successful.
**Eligible Individuals and Institutions Impact**
* **Impact:** Eligible individuals and institutions can invest in Government Stock through non-competitive bidding, with a maximum limit of 1% of the notified amount.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the non-competitive bidding process on July 01, 2025, and adhere to the prescribed limits.
**Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Impact**
* **Impact:** The RBI is responsible for conducting the auction, managing the bidding process, and displaying the auction results.
* **Action Required:** Conduct the auction on July 01, 2025, and provide the E-Kuber system for electronic bidding.
**Government of Tamil Nadu Impact**
* **Impact:** The issuance of Government Stock allows the Government of Tamil Nadu to raise funds for capital expenditures and development schemes.
* **Action Required:** Monitor the auction results and ensure the funds are allocated to the intended projects.
Key Entities Referenced
Reserve Bank of India: The central bank of India, involved in selling and auctioning Government Stock.
Tamil Nadu Government Stock: Securities issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu to raise funds through market borrowing.
Mumbai: City where the Reserve Bank of India's office is located, which is the venue for the auction.
General Notification No. 644(L)/W&M-II/2023: A general notification that provides the terms and conditions applicable to the sale of Government Stock.
Finance Department: The department of the Tamil Nadu government responsible for issuing the notification regarding the market borrowing programme.