RBI Auction of Four Government Securities for ₹16,000 Crore
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2013-2014/576 · issued 28 Apr 2014 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI will auction four dated securities totaling ₹16,000 crore on May 2, 2014, using a uniform price method. Banks must submit bids via E-Kuber by noon. Non-competitive bids are accepted from 10:30-11:30 AM. Settlement is on May 5, 2014.
What changed
Government of India is re-issuing four dated securities: 8.35% GS 2022 (₹4,000 crore), 8.28% GS 2027 (₹7,000 crore), 9.20% GS 2030 (₹3,000 crore), and 9.23% GS 2043 (₹2,000 crore). The auction uses a price-based uniform price method. Non-competitive bidding is allowed up to 5% of notified amount for eligible individuals and institutions.
What it means for you
Banks and PDs must consolidate firm orders from constituents and submit a single non-competitive bid via E-Kuber. Allotment for non-competitive bids will be at the weighted average yield/price from competitive bidding. Securities qualify for ready forward and 'When Issued' trading from April 29 to May 2, 2014.
What you must do
Submit competitive and non-competitive bids electronically on E-Kuber by May 2, 2014; competitive bids by 12:00 noon, non-competitive by 11:30 AM.
Ensure each non-competitive bid is a single consolidated bid on behalf of all constituents with firm orders.
Prepare for settlement on May 5, 2014; payment by successful bidders is due that day.
Note that bids in physical form are not accepted except in extraordinary circumstances.
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
❓ Common questions
What is the minimum bid amount for these securities?
The minimum bid amount is ₹10,000 (nominal) and in multiples of ₹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 total amount of all bids by a person must not exceed the notified amount of the auction.
When will the auction results be announced?
The results will be announced on May 2, 2014, the same day as the auction.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2013-2014/576 · issued 28 Apr 2014. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Prepare for settlement on May 5, 2014; payment by successful bidders is due that day.
📜 Compliance
Submit competitive and non-competitive bids electronically on E-Kuber by May 2, 2014; competitive bids by 12:00 noon, non-competitive by 11:30 AM.
Ensure each non-competitive bid is a single consolidated bid on behalf of all constituents with firm orders.
Note that bids in physical form are not accepted except in extraordinary circumstances.
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), your first concrete step on “RBI Auction of Four Government Securities for ₹16,000 Crore” is: “Submit competitive and non-competitive bids electronically on E-Kuber by May 2, 2014; competitive bids by 12:00 noon, non-competitive by 11:30 AM.” (RBI issued this 28 Apr 2014).
Circular: RBI/2013-2014/576 -- RBI Auction of Four Government Securities for ₹16,000 Crore
Issued: 28 Apr 2014
Action required: Submit competitive and non-competitive bids electronically on E-Kuber by May 2, 2014; competitive bids by 12:00 noon, non-competitive by 11:30 AM.
Action required: Ensure each non-competitive bid is a single consolidated bid on behalf of all constituents with firm orders.
Action required: Prepare for settlement on May 5, 2014; payment by successful bidders is due that day.
Action required: Note that bids in physical form are not accepted except in extraordinary circumstances.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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