Bidding window: Competitive and non‑competitive bids submitted electronically via RBI’s Core Banking Solution (E‑Kuber) on 27 May 2026, 10:30 am–11:30 am (competitive) and 10:30 am–11:00 am (non‑competitive).
Results announced on the day of the auction.
Participation details
Eligible participants: State Governments, Union Territories with legislature, eligible Provident Funds, designated Foreign Central Banks, and any person/institution specified by RBI on a non‑competitive basis.
Retail investors may bid on a non‑competitive basis, limited to a maximum of 5 % of the notified amount, via the Retail Direct portal.
Physical bids accepted only in case of system failure, to be submitted to the Public Debt Office (email bids@rbi.org.in, phones 022‑22603456/57/90) using RBI‑provided form.