Government of India Announces Rs 29,000 Crore Sale of Dated Securities | RBI Auction
New Delhi | January 6, 2026: The Government of India (GoI) has announced the re-issuance of two dated government securities totaling ₹29,000 crore, aimed at mobilizing funds from the market for fiscal and developmental purposes.
The securities being offered include:
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6.68% Government Security 2040 – notified amount: ₹16,000 crore
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6.90% Government Security 2065 – notified amount: ₹13,000 crore
The auction will follow the multiple price method, allowing investors to bid at different price points. Both competitive and non-competitive bids are to be submitted electronically via the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Core Banking Solution (e-Kuber system) on January 9, 2026 (Friday).
The government also retains the option to accept additional subscriptions of up to ₹2,000 crore for each security, depending on market response. This initiative forms part of GoI’s ongoing strategy to manage fiscal requirements while providing long-term debt instruments to investors.
Experts believe that these long-tenure government securities provide a stable avenue for institutional and retail investors seeking risk-free, long-term investment options. The auction is expected to attract strong participation from banks, mutual funds, insurance companies, and other financial institutions.