Buyback of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI press-release 2026-2027/986 · 28 Aug 2026
Summary
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The Government of India announces a buyback of specific dated securities. The total aggregate amount for the buyback is 30,000 crore rupees. The auction includes four specific securities maturing between October 2026 and February 2027. The Reserve Bank of India conducts the auction using the multiple price method. Participants submit offers through the E-Kuber system on September 03, 2026. The settlement of the auction occurs on September 04, 2026. The Government of India retains the right to adjust the total buyback amount or reject any offers without providing a reason.
What you must do
- Submit auction offers in electronic format on the E-Kuber system
Key dates
- Auction submission date
- 03 Sept 2026
- Settlement date
- 04 Sept 2026
Document text
August 28, 2026
Buyback of Government of India Dated Securities
The Government of India has announced the buyback of its Securities through auction for an aggregate amount of ₹30,000 crore (face value). The security-wise details of the buyback are as under:
| S.No. | Security | Date of Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 7.33% GS 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| 2. | 5.74% GS 2026 | November 15, 2026 |
| 3. | 8.15% GS 2026 | November 24, 2026 |
| 4. | 8.24% GS 2027 | February 15, 2027 |
There is no notified amount for the individual securities within the aggregate ceiling of ₹30,000 crore. Auction for securities will be conducted using multiple price method. The offers for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system on September 03, 2026 (Thursday) between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The result of the auction will be announced on the same day and settlement will take place on September 04, 2026 (Friday).
Government of India reserves the right to:
• Decide on the quantum of buyback of individual securities. • Accept more or less than the notified amount of ₹30,000 crore. • Accept or reject any or all of the offers, either wholly or partially, without assigning any reason thereof.
(Brij Raj)
Chief General Manager
Press Release: 2026-2027/986
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Source details
- Source
- Reserve Bank of India
- Type
- press-release
- Published by source
- 28 Aug 2026
- Document number
- 2026-2027/986
- Issuing division
- Department of Communication
- Coverage area
- banking