Document title: Result of Underwriting Auction conducted on October 09, 2026
Issuing authority: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Reference number: Press Release 2026‑2027/1290
Date: October 09, 2026
Capital Markets and Flows
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the outcome of the additional competitive underwriting (ACU) auction held on 09 October 2026 for two government securities. For the 7.06% Government Security maturing in 2041, the notified amount was ₹23,000 crore, with a minimum underwriting commitment of ₹11,508 crore. The ACU amount accepted was ₹11,492 crore, resulting in the full ₹23,000 crore being underwritten. The RBI set the ACU commission cut‑off rate at 0.54 paise per ₹100.
For the 7.43% Government Security maturing in 2076, the notified amount was ₹13,000 crore, with a minimum underwriting commitment of ₹6,510 crore. The ACU amount accepted was ₹6,490 crore, leading to the entire ₹13,000 crore being underwritten. The ACU commission cut‑off rate was fixed at 0.88 paise per ₹100.
The auction for the sale of the securities is scheduled to be conducted on the same day, 09 October 2026.
Regulatory and Policy Measures
The press release (2026‑2027/1290) issued by Deputy General Manager Ajit Prasad of the RBI’s Department of Communication confirms the commission rates and underwriting commitments, providing transparency on the terms of the ACU process.
The RBI’s announcement confirms full underwriting of ₹36,000 crore of government securities at specified commission rates, indicating the successful execution of the ACU mechanism on 09 October 2026.