Government of India have announced the sale (re-issue) of (i) "6.49 percent Government Stock 2015" for a notified amount of Rs.5,000 crore (nominal) of (ii) "6.90 percent Government Stock 2019" for a notified amount of Rs.5,000 crore (nominal) and (iii) "8.24 percent Government Stock 2027" for a notified amount of Rs.2,000 crore (nominal) through price based auctions. The auctions will be conducted using uniform price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on August 21, 2009 (Friday).
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Negotiated Dealing System (NDS) on August 21, 2009. 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 12.30 p.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on August 21, 2009 and payment by successful bidders will be on August 24, 2009 (Monday).
The Stocks will be eligible for "When Issued" trading in accordance with the guidelines on 'When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities' issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI /2006-07/178 dated November 16, 2006 as amended from time to time.
As per the indicative calendar, during the period August 14-21, 2009 the Government of India was to auction dated securities for Rs. 12,000 crore through issuance of (a) 5-9 year security for Rs 6,000-7,000 crore and (b) 10-14 year security for Rs.5,000-6,000 crore. Instead, the Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, have decided to auction (a) 5-9 year security for Rs 5,000 crore, (b) 10-14 year security for Rs.5,000 crore and (c ) 15-19 year security for Rs.2,000 crore.
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs
North Block, New Delhi - 110001
Dated August 17, 2009
