Document title: Government Stock - Full Auction Results

Issuing authority: Reserve Bank of India, Department of Communication

Reference number: Press Release: 2026-2027/786

Date: July 31, 2026

Capital Markets and Flows

The Reserve Bank of India disclosed the complete results of the full auction of the 6.94% Government Stock maturing in 2036. The notified amount for the issue was ₹34,000 crore. Competitive bids were received from 432 participants, amounting to a total bid value of ₹85,565 crore. Of these, 152 bids were accepted, representing ₹33,964.938 crore, which corresponds to 54.9193% of the total competitive bid amount. The cut‑off yield was recorded at 6.8117% (YTM), while the weighted average yield (WAY) for the accepted competitive bids stood at 6.8089%. Partial allotment was applied to 56 competitive bids, resulting in an effective partial allotment percentage of 100.91.

Non‑competitive bids comprised 7 applications totaling ₹35.062 crore, all of which were accepted in full. The partial allotment percentage for non‑competitive bids was not specified.

Regulatory and Policy Measures

The underwriting of the issue was fully covered by primary dealers, with the underwriting notified amount matching the total issue size of ₹34,000 crore. The amount of underwriting accepted from primary dealers was also ₹34,000 crore, and there was no devolvement on primary dealers (recorded as NIL).

In conclusion, the auction resulted in successful subscription of the full ₹34,000 crore issue, with competitive and non‑competitive bids fully accommodated, yields marginally below the coupon rate, and complete underwriting support from primary dealers.