Buyback of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI press-release 2026-2027/745 · 23 Jul 2026
Summary
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The Government of India has announced a buyback of four specific dated securities for an aggregate face value of ₹20,000 crore. The auction will be conducted using the multiple price method via the Reserve Bank of India's E-Kuber system. Participants must submit electronic offers on July 28, 2026, between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The government retains the right to determine the quantum for individual securities, adjust the total buyback amount, or reject any offers without providing reasons. The auction results will be announced on the day of the auction, with settlement scheduled for July 29, 2026.
What you must do
- Submit offers in electronic format on the E-Kuber system
Key dates
- Auction submission window
- 28 Jul 2026
- Settlement date
- 29 Jul 2026
Document text
July 23, 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 ₹20,000 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 ₹20,000 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 July 28, 2026 (Tuesday) 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 July 29, 2026 (Wednesday).
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 ₹20,000 crore.
- Accept or reject any or all of the offers, either wholly or partially, without assigning any reason thereof.
(Brij Raj) Press Release: 2026-2027/745 Chief General Manager
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Source details
- Source
- Reserve Bank of India
- Type
- press-release
- Published by source
- 23 Jul 2026
- Document number
- 2026-2027/745
- Issuing division
- Department of Communication
- Coverage area
- banking