G-Sec Auction: 8.07% 2017, 8.33% 2026, 8.97% 2030 on Nov 30
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2006-07/178 · issued 16 Nov 2006 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI will auction three government stocks on Nov 30, 2012: 8.07% G-Sec 2017 (Rs 3,000 cr), 8.33% G-Sec 2026 (Rs 7,000 cr), and 8.97% G-Sec 2030 (Rs 3,000 cr) via uniform price method. Non-competitive bids up to 5% of notified amount are allowed for eligible individuals and institutions.
What changed
Government of India has offered to re-issue three dated securities with notified amounts of Rs 3,000 crore, Rs 7,000 crore, and Rs 3,000 crore respectively. The auctions will be conducted by RBI on November 30, 2012, using a price-based uniform price method. Non-competitive bidding facility is available for up to 5% of the notified amount for eligible entities.
What it means for you
Banks and PDs must submit consolidated non-competitive bids on behalf of their constituents via E-Kuber system. Competitive bids are accepted between 10:30 AM and 12:00 noon, while non-competitive bids have a shorter window from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Successful bidders must make payment by December 3, 2012, and stocks will be issued via SGL credit or stock certificates.
What you must do
Submit competitive and non-competitive bids electronically on E-Kuber by the specified deadlines on November 30, 2012.
Ensure non-competitive bids are consolidated per bank/PD and submitted between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Advise clients that minimum bid amount is Rs 10,000 and in multiples thereof.
Prepare for payment by December 3, 2012, for successful bids.
Note that physical bids are not accepted except in extraordinary E-Kuber system failure.
Who it affects
All Scheduled Commercial Banks, All State Co-operative Banks, All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, All Financial Institutions, All Primary Dealers, Eligible individuals and institutions under non-competitive bidding scheme
❓ Common questions
What is the minimum bid amount for these auctions?
The minimum bid amount is Rs 10,000 (nominal) and in multiples of Rs 10,000 thereafter.
Can an investor submit multiple competitive bids?
Yes, an investor can submit more than one competitive bid at different prices, but the aggregate amount of bids should not exceed the notified amount of the auction.
When will the auction results be announced and payment due?
Results will be announced on November 30, 2012, and payment by successful bidders must be made on December 3, 2012.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
Ref.No.IDMD 1536/08.02.032/2012-13
November 26, 2012
All Scheduled Commercial Banks /
All State Co-operative Banks/All Scheduled Primary
(Urban) Co-operative Banks /All Financial Institutions/
All Primary Dealers
Dear Sir/Madam,
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
Government of India have offered to sell (re-issue) (a) ‘8.07 percent Government Stock 2017-JUL’ for a notified amount of Rs.3,000 crore (nominal) through a price based auction using uniform price method vide Notification No.4(5)-W&M/2012 dated November 26, 2012; (b) ‘8.33 percent Government Stock 2026’ for a notified amount of Rs.7,000 crore (nominal) through a price based auction using uniform price method vide Notification No.4(5)-W&M/2012(i) dated November 26, 2012; and (c) ‘8.97 percent Government Stock 2030’ for a notified amount of Rs. 3,000 crore (nominal) through a price based auction using uniform price method vide Notification No.4(5)-W&M/2012(ii) dated November 26, 2012. The Reserve Bank of India at Mumbai will conduct the auctions on November 30, 2012. The salient features of the auctions and the terms and conditions governing the issue of the Stocks are given in the Notifications (copies enclosed), which should be read along with the General Notification F. No. 4 (13)–W&M/2008, dated October 8, 2008 issued by Government of India.
2. We wish to draw your attention, in particular, to the following:
The Stocks will be issued for a minimum amount of Rs.10,000/- (nominal) and in multiples of Rs.10,000/- thereafter.
In all the auctions, Government Stock up to 5% of the notified amount of sale will be allotted to the eligible individuals and institutions under the Scheme for Non-competitive Bidding Facility in the Auctions of Government Securities [(enclosed with the notifications F. No.4 (5)-W&M/2012, F. No.4 (5)-W&M/2012(i) and F. No.4 (5)-W&M/2012(ii) all dated November 26, 2012)]. Each bank or PD on the basis of firm orders received from their constituents will submit a single consolidated non-competitive bid on behalf of all its constituents in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system. Allotment under the non-competitive segment to the bank or PD will be at the cut-off price that will emerge in the auction on the basis of the competitive bidding.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system on November 30, 2012. Bids in physical form will not be accepted except in extraordinary circumstances such as general failure of the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 12.00 noon.
An investor can submit more than one competitive bid at different prices in electronic format on Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system. However, the aggregate amount of bids submitted by a person in an auction should not exceed the notified amount of auction.
On the basis of bids received, the Reserve Bank will determine the minimum price up to which tenders for purchase of Government Stock will be accepted at the auctions. Bids quoted at rates lower than the minimum price determined by the Reserve Bank of India will be rejected. Reserve Bank of India will have the full discretion to accept or reject any or all bids either wholly or partially without assigning any reason.
The result of the auctions will be announced on November 30, 2012 and payment by successful bidders will be on December 03, 2012 (Monday).
The Government Stocks will be issued by credit to Subsidiary General Ledger Account (SGL) of parties maintaining such account with Reserve Bank of India or in the form of Stock Certificate. Interest on the Government Stock will be paid half-yearly.
The Government Stocks will be repaid at par on July 03, 2017; July 09, 2026 and December 05, 2030.
The Stocks will qualify for the ready forward facility.
The Stock will be eligible for “When Issued” trading during the period November 27 - November 30, 2012 in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued’ transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2006-07/178 dated November 16, 2006 as amended from time to time.
Yours faithfully
(Rajendra Kumar)
Deputy General Manager
Encls: As above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2006-07/178 · issued 16 Nov 2006. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Note that physical bids are not accepted except in extraordinary E-Kuber system failure.
📜 Compliance
Submit competitive and non-competitive bids electronically on E-Kuber by the specified deadlines on November 30, 2012.
Ensure non-competitive bids are consolidated per bank/PD and submitted between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Advise clients that minimum bid amount is Rs 10,000 and in multiples thereof.
Prepare for payment by December 3, 2012, for successful bids.
Grouped from the action items above — a single circular may involve more than one team.
Worked example & action-note template
Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (All Scheduled Commercial Banks, All State Co-operative Banks, All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, All Financial Institutions, All Primary Dealers, Eligible individuals and institutions under non-competitive bidding scheme), your first concrete step on “G-Sec Auction: 8.07% 2017, 8.33% 2026, 8.97% 2030 on Nov 30” is: “Submit competitive and non-competitive bids electronically on E-Kuber by the specified deadlines on November 30, 2012.” (RBI issued this 16 Nov 2006).
Circular: RBI/2006-07/178 -- G-Sec Auction: 8.07% 2017, 8.33% 2026, 8.97% 2030 on Nov 30
Issued: 16 Nov 2006
Action required: Submit competitive and non-competitive bids electronically on E-Kuber by the specified deadlines on November 30, 2012.
Action required: Ensure non-competitive bids are consolidated per bank/PD and submitted between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Action required: Advise clients that minimum bid amount is Rs 10,000 and in multiples thereof.
Action required: Prepare for payment by December 3, 2012, for successful bids.
Action required: Note that physical bids are not accepted except in extraordinary E-Kuber system failure.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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