RBI to hold underwriting auction for government securities worth Rs 33,000 crore on 23 October
As part of the Government of India's borrowing programme, the Reserve Bank will conduct an underwriting auction on 23 October 2026 for the sale of government securities worth Rs 33,000 crore. The process is part of a broader framework to support liquidity management and market stability, with eligible banks and primary dealers participating.
Highlights
- RBI to hold an underwriting auction on 23 October for government securities worth Rs 33,000 crore, with banks and primary dealers participating.
- Details of the securities covered by the auction, bidding parameters and compliance guidelines will be shared in advance, helping to improve transparency and operational efficiency.
- This initiative supports market stability and liquidity management under the RBI's monetary policy and will help ensure the effective execution of the government borrowing programme.
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Auction framework and participation
According to an official press release from the Reserve Bank of India, this underwriting auction is being held ahead of the proposed sale of government securities and has a total size of Rs 33,000 crore. The auction will take place on 23 October 2026, with scheduled commercial banks and primary dealers eligible to participate in the bidding process.The central bank has said that details of the securities covered by the auction, bidding parameters and compliance guidelines will be shared in advance. The arrangement aims to ensure transparency and improve operational efficiency.
Impact on liquidity management and market stability
This move is linked to the RBI's broader monetary policy initiatives to support liquidity management and market stability in the current economic context. The underwriting mechanism in the government securities market helps balance investor demand with the issuance process.Such auctions are also considered important for the smooth execution of the government borrowing programme, as they give market participants an opportunity to assess risk and place bids within a predefined framework. This supports orderliness in the primary market and the price discovery process.
Our earlier article on states' market borrowings highlighted the issuance calendar for state government securities (SGS) for Q3 FY2027. It noted that net SGS issuance is expected to increase even after redemption adjustments, with states such as Maharashtra, West Bengal and Haryana making significant contributions, while several states/union territories have adopted the benchmark issuance strategy (BIS).
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