Central Government Plans Securities Buyback Worth Rs 20,000 Crore
The Centre has announced a plan to repurchase specific government-dated securities through an upcoming auction process. The total face value for this buyback exercise has been capped at Rs 20,000 crore. According to the announcement issued through the Reserve Bank of India, multiple securities maturing across 2026 and 2027 have been included in the scheme.
Eligible Securities and Auction Structure
The buyback encompasses four distinct dated securities maturing between October 2026 and February 2027. While an overall financial ceiling has been established, no specific sub-limits have been designated for individual paper categories. Participants will engage in the bidding process using a multiple price auction mechanism. Authorities retain complete discretion to determine the final acceptance levels for each security type and may alter the total aggregate amount accepted.
- 7.33% GS 2026 (Maturing October 30, 2026)
- 5.74% GS 2026 (Maturing November 15, 2026)
- 8.15% GS 2026 (Maturing November 24, 2026)
- 8.24% GS 2027 (Maturing February 15, 2027)
Schedule and Operational Timelines
Financial institutions and eligible entities must submit their respective offers electronically via the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution, known as the E-Kuber platform. The electronic bidding window will remain active on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Auction outcomes will be made public on the same date, with the final financial settlement scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The administration retains the authority to accept or decline any submitted proposal partially or entirely without providing any justification.
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