Press release 🌐 Macro 🌍 India

India to Auction ₹36,000 Crore in Government Securities on October 9

India plans a ₹36,000 crore bond auction on October 9, 2026, featuring the 7.06% GS 2041 and 7.43% GS 2076 securities, utilizing a multiple price-based underwriting method for primary dealers.

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2 assets impacted. Net bias: 0 Bullish, 0 Bearish, 2 Neutral. Strongest signal: 7.06% GS 2041 → 4/10 (70% confidence).

📊 Affected Assets (2)

7.06% GS 2041
Neutral 🤖 70%
📅 Short-term 🌍 IN · Explicit

The Government of India is re-issuing the 7.06% GS 2041 with a notified amount of ₹23,000 crore. This auction requires Primary Dealers to fulfill a Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) of ₹548 crore each, impacting the primary market supply and dealer liquidity requirements.

Catalysts
  • • Scheduled re-issue auction on October 09, 2026
  • • Mandatory underwriting commitment by Primary Dealers
Risk Factors
  • • Potential for lower-than-expected demand in the multiple price-based auction
  • • Market volatility affecting the underwriting commission spread
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What is the notified amount for the 7.06% GS 2041?

The notified amount for the re-issue is ₹23,000 crore.

7.43% GS 2076
Neutral 🤖 70%
📅 Short-term 🌍 IN · Explicit

The Government of India is re-issuing the 7.43% GS 2076 with a notified amount of ₹13,000 crore. Primary Dealers are obligated to participate with a Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) of ₹310 crore, which influences the long-end supply dynamics of the sovereign yield curve.

Catalysts
  • • Scheduled re-issue auction on October 09, 2026
  • • Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) auction process
Risk Factors
  • • Interest rate sensitivity inherent in long-dated 2076 maturity bonds
  • • Primary Dealer bidding constraints during the e-Kuber auction window
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What is the MUC per Primary Dealer for the 7.43% GS 2076?

The Minimum Underwriting Commitment per Primary Dealer is ₹310 crore.

🎯 Key Takeaways

  • Government to raise ₹36,000 crore through re-issue of two long-dated securities.
  • Primary dealers must fulfill underwriting commitments via the RBI's e-Kuber platform.
  • Auction utilizes a multiple price-based method to determine underwriting commissions.

📝 Executive Summary

The Government of India will conduct a re-issue of two sovereign bonds totaling ₹36,000 crore on October 9, 2026. The auction includes ₹23,000 crore in 7.06% GS 2041 and ₹13,000 crore in 7.43% GS 2076, with primary dealers required to meet specific underwriting commitments via the RBI's e-Kuber system.

❓ FAQ

What is the total amount being raised in the upcoming bond auction?

The Government of India is auctioning a total of ₹36,000 crore, split between ₹23,000 crore for the 7.06% GS 2041 and ₹13,000 crore for the 7.43% GS 2076.

How will the underwriting auction be conducted?

The auction will be conducted using a multiple price-based method, with primary dealers submitting bids electronically through the RBI's e-Kuber system.