Press release 🌐 Macro 🌍 India

India Raises 33,000 Crore via Government Securities and Sovereign Gold Bonds

The RBI successfully auctioned 33,000 crore in government securities and sovereign gold bonds, with yields peaking at 7.85% for the 2056 maturity and no devolvement on primary dealers.

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4 assets impacted. Net bias: 0 Bullish, 0 Bearish, 4 Neutral. Strongest signal: 6.20% GS 2029 → 5/10 (65% confidence).

📊 Affected Assets (4)

6.20% GS 2029
Neutral 🤖 65%
📅 Short-term 🌍 IN · Explicit

The 6.20% GS 2029 bond auction resulted in a cut-off yield of 7.1218% against a notified amount of 9,000 crore. The auction saw competitive bids totaling 18,463 crore, with 8,996.382 crore accepted, indicating strong demand relative to the notified amount.

Catalysts
  • • Successful auction with full subscription of the 9,000 crore notified amount
  • • No devolvement on primary dealers indicating healthy market appetite
Risk Factors
  • • Yield volatility in the secondary market
  • • Interest rate sensitivity to future RBI policy decisions
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What was the cut-off yield for the 6.20% GS 2029?

The cut-off yield was 7.1218%.

Was there any devolvement on primary dealers?

No, there was nil devolvement on primary dealers for this security.

6.57% GS 2033
Neutral 🤖 65%
📅 Short-term 🌍 IN · Explicit

The 6.57% GS 2033 bond auction concluded with a cut-off yield of 7.3818% for a notified amount of 12,000 crore. Competitive bids reached 27,422 crore, reflecting significant investor interest in this maturity segment.

Catalysts
  • • High competitive bid volume of 27,422 crore
  • • Full acceptance of the 12,000 crore notified amount
Risk Factors
  • • Duration risk associated with a 2033 maturity
  • • Macroeconomic shifts affecting long-term yield expectations
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What was the weighted average yield for the 6.57% GS 2033?

The weighted average yield was 7.3681%.

How many competitive bids were received?

175 competitive bids were received for this security.

7.63% GS 2056
Neutral 🤖 65%
📅 Short-term 🌍 IN · Explicit

The 7.63% GS 2056 bond auction saw a cut-off yield of 7.8459% for a notified amount of 9,000 crore. Despite receiving 27,235 crore in competitive bids, the auction successfully cleared without devolvement on primary dealers.

Catalysts
  • • Strong participation with 230 competitive bids received
  • • Successful placement of the full 9,000 crore notified amount
Risk Factors
  • • High sensitivity to long-term inflation expectations
  • • Liquidity risks inherent in ultra-long-dated government securities
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What was the cut-off price for the 7.63% GS 2056?

The cut-off price was 97.51.

Did primary dealers have to absorb any unsold portion?

No, devolvement on primary dealers was nil.

7.50% GOI SGrB 2056
Neutral 🤖 65%
📅 Short-term 🌍 IN · Explicit

The 7.50% GOI SGrB 2056 auction resulted in a cut-off yield of 7.8292% for a notified amount of 3,000 crore. The auction attracted 54 competitive bids totaling 6,281 crore, with 2,999.723 crore accepted.

Catalysts
  • • Successful issuance of sovereign green bonds
  • • Full subscription of the 3,000 crore notified amount
Risk Factors
  • • Specific demand profile for green-labeled sovereign debt
  • • Long-term interest rate environment impacting 2056 maturity
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What was the cut-off yield for the 7.50% GOI SGrB 2056?

The cut-off yield was 7.8292%.

What was the total amount of competitive bids accepted?

2,999.723 crore was accepted.

🎯 Key Takeaways

  • Total notified amount of 33,000 crore fully subscribed across four distinct securities.
  • Yields for the 2029, 2033, and 2056 securities settled at 7.12%, 7.38%, and 7.85% respectively.
  • Primary dealers faced zero devolvement, reflecting healthy liquidity and demand in the domestic bond market.

📝 Executive Summary

The Reserve Bank of India successfully auctioned 33,000 crore in government securities and sovereign gold bonds. The auction saw robust demand across all tranches, with yields ranging from 7.12% for the 2029 maturity to 7.85% for the 2056 long-dated paper. Primary dealers reported no devolvement, signaling strong market appetite for the sovereign debt issuance.

❓ FAQ

What was the total amount raised in the latest RBI auction?

The Reserve Bank of India raised a total of 33,000 crore through the auction of four different government securities and sovereign gold bonds.