RBI press-release 2026-2027/1237 · 01 Oct 2026
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Indicative Calendar of Market borrowings by State Governments/ Union Territories for the Quarter October – December 2026
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Check the official recordThe Reserve Bank of India publishes the indicative calendar for market borrowings by State Governments and Union Territories for the quarter October to December 2026. The total expected market borrowing amount for this period is ₹3,60,820 crore. The Reserve Bank extends the Benchmark Issuance Strategy framework to include Assam, Goa, Haryana, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir starting from this quarter. The Reserve Bank conducts auctions based on state requirements, Government of India approvals, and market conditions. The Reserve Bank reserves the right to modify auction dates and amounts in consultation with the respective states and territories.
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October 01, 2026
Indicative Calendar of Market borrowings by State Governments/ Union Territories for the Quarter October – December 2026
With an objective to enhancing transparency and providing greater clarity to the investors, Reserve Bank introduced the Benchmark Issuance Strategy (BIS) on a pilot basis commencing Q1: FY 2026-27 involving nine States, viz., Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Keralam, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. Subsequently, nine other States and one Union Territory (UT), namely Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, West Bengal and Delhi were included under BIS framework from Q2: FY 2026-27.
Based on experience gained and concurrence received from six more States and one UT, the BIS framework is being extended to States of Assam, Goa, Haryana, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and UT of Jammu and Kashmir, starting from Q3: FY 2026-27.
In consultation with States/UTs which have adopted BIS, the indicative calendar for their market borrowing during the quarter October – December 2026 has been prepared and is given at Annex 1.
The calendar for market borrowing for remaining States/UT, prepared in consultation with them, is given at Annex 2.
The quantum of total market borrowings by the State Governments/UTs for the quarter October – December 2026, is expected to be ₹3,60,820 crore.
The actual amount of borrowings and the details of the States/UTs participating would be intimated by way of press releases two/ three days prior to the actual auction day and would depend on the requirement of the State Governments/UTs, approval from the Government of India under Article 293(3) of the Constitution of India and the prevailing market conditions. Reserve Bank would endeavour to conduct the auctions in a non-disruptive manner, taking into account the market conditions and other relevant factors and distribute the borrowings evenly throughout the quarter. Reserve Bank reserves the right to modify the dates and the amount of auction in consultation with the respective State Governments/UTs.
(Brij Raj)
Chief General Manager
Press Release: 2026-2027/1237
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