Massive Interest in Govt Stocks: RBI Auction Records High Competitive Demand for 6.94% GS 2036
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the full results of the recent auction for Government Securities (GS), indicating robust investor interest across various segments. The auction successfully allocated stocks notified at an amount of ₹ 34,000 Crore.The market response highlights strong institutional appetite for fixed-income instruments, as reflected in the detailed bid statistics provided by the RBI. These results offer a clear snapshot of demand and successful allocation rates for the financial instrument.
Competitive Bid Performance Exceeds Notified Amount
The competitive bidding segment saw significant interest from investors. A total of 382 competitive bids were received against the notified amount. The total value of these competitive bids reached ₹ 73,726.259 Crore, substantially surpassing the initial requirement.Of the bids received in the competitive segment, 177 bids were accepted for a total amount of ₹ 33,941.971 Crore. This successful allocation resulted in a partial allotment percentage of 67.9515% of the competitive bids.
Non-Competitive Bids and Allocation Results
In parallel to the competitive segment activity, there was also strong interest recorded in non-competitive bidding. A total of 8 non-competitive bids were received for an amount totaling ₹ 58.029 Crore.Significantly, all 8 non-competitive bids were accepted by the RBI. This full allotment demonstrates consistent and steady demand from investors seeking exposure to these government securities.
Key Metrics: Yields and Underwriting Success
The transaction was completed successfully under robust underwriting terms. The Weighted Average Price (WAY) for the security concluded at 99.82, corresponding to a yield of 6.9644%.The cut-off price or yield established in the auction was 99.79, reflecting a Yield to Maturity (YTM) of 6.9686%. The notified amount for underwriting also stood at ₹ 34,000 Crore, and this entire amount was successfully accepted from primary dealers.
This successful underwriting process, coupled with the high demand seen in both competitive and non-competitive bidding, underscores a stable market environment for government securities as of June 5, 2026.
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