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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

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.

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Dear Sir/Madam, Auction of Government of India Dated Securities Government of India has offered to sell (re-issue) four dated securities for notified amount of ` 16,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ` crore) GoI Notification Auction Date Settlement date 1 8.35%GS 2022 4,000 4(4)-W&M/2014 dated April 28, 2014. May 2, 2014 (Friday) May 5, 2014 (Monday) 2 8.28%GS 2027 7,000 4(4)-W&M/2014 dated April 28, 2014 (i); 3 9.20%GS 2030 3,000 4(4)-W&M/2014 dated April 28, 2014(ii); 4 9.23%GS 2043 2,000 4(4)-W&M/2014 dated April 28, 2014(iii) Total 16,000 The auctions will be conducted through a price based auction using uniform price method. The Reserve Bank of India at Mumbai will conduct the auctions. 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 ` 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. 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 weighted average rate of yield/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 May 2, 2014. Bids in physical form will not be accepted except in extraordinary circumstances. 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 the 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 May 2, 2014and payment by successful bidders will be on May 5, 2014 (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 May 14, 2022, September 21, 2027, September 30, 2030 and December 23, 2043 respectively. The Stocks will qualify for the ready forward facility. The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading during the period April 29, 2014– May 2, 2014in accordance with guidelines on ‘When Issued’ transactions in Central Government Securities’issued by Reserve Bank of India vide circular No.RBI /2006-07/178 dated November 16, 2006 as amended from time to time. 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Who does what — compliance checklist
⚙️ Operations
  • 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.
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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).

  1. Circular: RBI/2013-2014/576 -- RBI Auction of Four Government Securities for ₹16,000 Crore
  2. Issued: 28 Apr 2014
  3. 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.
  4. Action required: Ensure each non-competitive bid is a single consolidated bid on behalf of all constituents with firm orders.
  5. Action required: Prepare for settlement on May 5, 2014; payment by successful bidders is due that day.
  6. Action required: Note that bids in physical form are not accepted except in extraordinary circumstances.
  7. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  8. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  9. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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