RBI Underwriting Auction Signals ₹32,000 Crore G-Sec Sale on May 22; PDs Must Meet New Commitments
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a major underwriting auction for Government Securities (G-Secs), signaling the sale of ₹32,000 crore worth of debt instruments. The auction is scheduled for May 22, 2026, drawing interest from all Primary Dealers (PDs).This significant issuance will be conducted via an underwriting auction, requiring Primary Dealers to participate in both the Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) and the Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) processes.
Government Securities Auction Details and Schedule
The auction, which utilizes a multiple price-based method, is set for Friday, May 22, 2026. The Government of India has announced the re-issue of the G-Secs, with details of the tranches specified by the RBI.Primary Dealers (PDs) are advised to submit their bids for the ACU auction electronically. This process must be completed through the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (e-Kuber system) between 09:00 A.M. and 09:30 A.M. on the day of the underwriting auction.
Minimum Commitment Requirements for Primary Dealers
The RBI's auction structure mandates specific minimum commitments from all participating Primary Dealers. These requirements are established based on the extant scheme notified on November 14, 2007.The total securities being auctioned across three distinct tranches include amounts for 6.03% GS 2029 (₹11,000 crore), 6.68% GS 2033 (₹11,000 crore), and 7.24% GS 2055 (₹10,000 crore).
Under this structure, each PD faces specific commitments:
- 6.03% GS 2029: The MUC amount is set at 262 (₹ crore), with the corresponding minimum bidding commitment under ACU also set at 262 (₹ crore).
- 6.68% GS 2033: Similarly, the MUC amount for this tranche stands at 262 (₹ crore), matching the minimum bidding commitment under ACU.
- 7.24% GS 2055: For the longest-dated security, the MUC is 239 (₹ crore), followed by a minimum bidding commitment under ACU of 239 (₹ crore).
Operational Mechanism and Commission Crediting
The underwriting commission associated with the sale of these securities will be credited directly to the current account of the respective Primary Dealers (PDs).The RBI confirms that the underwriting commission will be credited on the very day that the securities are issued. This detailed procedural guidance ensures transparency and systematic participation from the financial market participants.
The auction is critical for ensuring smooth liquidity and managing the funding requirements of the Government of India through these specialized underwriting mechanisms.
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