RBI Re-issues Four Government Securities Worth ₹16,000 Crore
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2013-2014/596 · issued 19 May 2014 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI will auction four re-issued dated securities totaling ₹16,000 crore on May 23, 2014, using a uniform price method. Bids must be submitted electronically via E-Kuber. Non-competitive bids are allowed up to 5% of notified amount.
The rule, in the simplest words
On May 23, 2014 the RBI will sell four re‑issued government securities worth a total of ₹16,000 crore using a uniform price method (all winners pay the same price).
Banks and primary dealers must put their bids into the E‑Kuber computer system; competitive bids can be entered from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, non‑competitive bids (up to 5% of the total) from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.
Non‑competitive bidders will receive the securities at the weighted‑average yield (the average interest rate that results from all winning bids).
All bids have to be in blocks of ₹10,000 and cannot exceed the total amount the RBI is offering in this auction.
The securities will be settled on May 26, 2014, so banks must have the money ready in their SGL (Securities‑General‑Ledger) account or be prepared to issue stock certificates.
How it plays out — a real example
Rohit, a treasury officer at a scheduled commercial bank in Mumbai, logs into E‑Kuber on the morning of May 23, 2014. He enters a competitive bid for ₹2 crore of the 2025‑dated security before 12 noon, and also places a non‑competitive bid for ₹80 lakh (which is within the 5% limit) before 11:30 am. He makes sure the amounts are in ₹10,000 blocks, then prepares his team to receive the securities and settle the payment on May 26.
What changed
The Government of India is re-issuing four dated securities with tenors from 2020 to 2042 for a total notified amount of ₹16,000 crore. The auction will be price-based with uniform pricing, and both competitive and non-competitive bids must be submitted electronically on the E-Kuber system.
What it means for you
Banks and primary dealers need to prepare for the auction on May 23, 2014, with settlement on May 26. The uniform price method means all successful bidders pay the same price. Non-competitive bidders get allotment at the weighted average yield. These securities qualify for ready forward and when-issued trading, enhancing liquidity management.
What you must do
Submit competitive bids electronically on E-Kuber between 10:30 AM and 12:00 noon on May 23, 2014.
Submit non-competitive bids (if applicable) between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM on the same day.
Ensure bids do not exceed the notified amount per auction and are in multiples of ₹10,000.
Prepare for settlement on May 26, 2014, by crediting SGL accounts or issuing stock certificates.
Review the Government of India notification and General Notification F.No. 4(13)-W&M/2008 for detailed terms.
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 bids must be in multiples of ₹10,000 thereafter.
Can we submit bids in physical form?
No, bids must be submitted electronically on the RBI Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system. Physical bids are not accepted except in extraordinary circumstances.
What is the non-competitive bidding facility?
Up to 5% of the notified amount is reserved for eligible individuals and institutions under the non-competitive scheme. Banks or primary dealers submit a single consolidated non-competitive bid on behalf of their constituents, and allotment is at the weighted average rate from competitive bidding.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2013-2014/596 · issued 19 May 2014. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Prepare for settlement on May 26, 2014, by crediting SGL accounts or issuing stock certificates.
📜 Compliance
Submit competitive bids electronically on E-Kuber between 10:30 AM and 12:00 noon on May 23, 2014.
Submit non-competitive bids (if applicable) between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM on the same day.
Ensure bids do not exceed the notified amount per auction and are in multiples of ₹10,000.
Review the Government of India notification and General Notification F.No. 4(13)-W&M/2008 for detailed terms.
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 Re-issues Four Government Securities Worth ₹16,000 Crore” is: “Submit competitive bids electronically on E-Kuber between 10:30 AM and 12:00 noon on May 23, 2014.” (RBI issued this 19 May 2014).
Circular: RBI/2013-2014/596 -- RBI Re-issues Four Government Securities Worth ₹16,000 Crore
Issued: 19 May 2014
Action required: Submit competitive bids electronically on E-Kuber between 10:30 AM and 12:00 noon on May 23, 2014.
Action required: Submit non-competitive bids (if applicable) between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM on the same day.
Action required: Ensure bids do not exceed the notified amount per auction and are in multiples of ₹10,000.
Action required: Prepare for settlement on May 26, 2014, by crediting SGL accounts or issuing stock certificates.
Action required: Review the Government of India notification and General Notification F.No. 4(13)-W&M/2008 for detailed terms.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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