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Government of India Announces Rs 29,000 Crore Sale of Dated Securities | RBI Auction

GoI to re-issue 6.68% GS 2040 and 6.90% GS 2065 totaling ₹29,000 crore via multiple price auction on January 9, 2026. Bids through RBI e-Kuber system.
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:

  • 6.68% Government Security 2040 – notified amount: ₹16,000 crore

  • 6.90% Government Security 2065 – notified amount: ₹13,000 crore

 

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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.

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