📄 Source: Reserve Bank of India · Press Release prid 63123
Quick answerThe RBI issued a press release on 10 July 2026 announcing auctions of 91‑day (₹9,000 cr), 182‑day (₹8,000 cr) and 364‑day (₹7,000 cr) Treasury Bills. The auction is scheduled for 15 July 2026 with settlement on 16 July 2026; bidding times and other details are provided in the release.
What changed
A new press release signals that the RBI will conduct auctions for three tenors of Treasury Bills – 91 days, 182 days and 364 days. This is the latest communication on short‑term government securities.
What it means for you
Banks and other eligible participants should expect auction opportunities for these short‑term securities and may need to adjust liquidity and bidding plans. Detailed auction parameters will be shared in subsequent RBI notices.
What you must do
Monitor RBI releases for the official auction calendar and detailed terms.
Ready treasury‑bill bidding systems and ensure they meet RBI specifications.
Review short‑term liquidity positions to allocate funds for potential bids.
Stay in touch with the RBI’s Treasury Bill auction guidelines team for clarifications.
Who it affects
State Governments, Union Territories with legislature, Eligible Provident Funds, Designated Foreign Central Banks, Retail investors (up to 5 % of notified amount), Any person or institution specified by the RBI
When will the Treasury Bill auctions take place?
The press release does not disclose specific auction dates; banks should await a follow‑up RBI notification.
How can banks participate in these auctions?
Participation will follow the RBI’s standard Treasury Bill auction procedures, which will be detailed in the forthcoming auction notice.
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Q1. In one line, what does this circular do?
The RBI issued a press release on 10 July 2026 announcing auctions of 91‑day (₹9,000 cr), 182‑day (₹8,000 cr) and 364‑day (₹7,000 cr) Treasury Bills. The auction is scheduled for 15 July 2026 with settlement on 16 July 2026; bidding times and other details are provided in the release.
Q2. Who does this circular apply to?
State Governments, Union Territories with legislature, Eligible Provident Funds, Designated Foreign Central Banks, Retail investors (up to 5 % of notified amount), Any person or institution specified by the RBI
Q3. What is the first thing you should do about it?
Monitor RBI releases for the official auction calendar and detailed terms.
Ready treasury‑bill bidding systems and ensure they meet RBI specifications.
📜 Compliance
Monitor RBI releases for the official auction calendar and detailed terms.
Review short‑term liquidity positions to allocate funds for potential bids.
Stay in touch with the RBI’s Treasury Bill auction guidelines team for clarifications.
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 (State Governments, Union Territories with legislature, Eligible Provident Funds, Designated Foreign Central Banks, Retail investors (up to 5 % of notified amount), Any person or institution specified by the RBI), your first concrete step on “RBI Announces Auction of 91‑Day, 182‑Day & 364‑Day Treasury Bills” is: “Monitor RBI releases for the official auction calendar and detailed terms.”.
Action required: Monitor RBI releases for the official auction calendar and detailed terms.
Action required: Ready treasury‑bill bidding systems and ensure they meet RBI specifications.
Action required: Review short‑term liquidity positions to allocate funds for potential bids.
Action required: Stay in touch with the RBI’s Treasury Bill auction guidelines team for clarifications.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
Built only from this circular’s own published fields — not legal advice; always confirm against the official RBI source.
AI-drafted · AI fact-check pending · under the editorial review of our expert review panel · decoded & published by BankPulse · 10 Jul 2026, 17:46 IST
Official RBI source: https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=63123 — Plain-English summary by BankPulse (bankpulse.ai), reviewed by our expert review panel. Independent platform, not affiliated with the Reserve Bank of India; never reproduces RBI text verbatim.
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