Archive · 22 May 2025
Government to Auction Rs 27,000 Crore in Securities
The government is selling bonds, which are like IOUs, to raise money.
They're offering Rs 27,000 crore worth of these bonds in two parts.
The first part is worth Rs 15,000 crore and will mature in 2029, while the second part, worth Rs 12,000 crore, matures in 2054.
The auction will be conducted using a specific method where different investors can bid different prices.
This process helps the government plan its finances, and it also makes things transparent for investors.
The plan for these sales was announced in advance to help investors prepare.
The government is auctioning dated government securities totaling Rs 27,000 crore.
The auction is split into two segments.
The first segment is Rs 15,000 crore at 6.75% maturing in 2029.
The second segment is Rs 12,000 crore at 7.09% maturing in 2054.
The auction will use a multiple price-based method.
- Who
- Government
- What
- Auction of dated government securities totaling Rs 27,000 crore.
- When
- Auction set for Friday, with an indicative calendar released on March 27.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To raise funds through the sale of government securities.
- Total Auction Amount
- Rs 27,000 crore
- Auction Segments
- Two
- First Segment
- 6.75% maturing in 2029
- Second Segment
- 7.09% maturing in 2054
- Auction Method
- Multiple price-based method
- Indicative Calendar Period
- April 1 to September 30, 2025