Reserve Bank of India Auctions State Government Securities Totaling Sixteen Thousand Nine Hundred Crore Rupees
The Reserve Bank of India conducted an auction of State Government Securities on April 21, 2026, for five states. A total amount of ₹16,900 crore was raised through the sale of bonds with tenors ranging from 7 to 30 years. Participating states included Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Telangana, with Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh securing the highest allocations to fund their developmental expenditures.
Key Facts
- RBI / Total SGS Allotment : ₹16,900 crore
- Andhra Pradesh / Allocation : ₹4,600 crore
- Maharashtra / Allocation : ₹4,000 crore
- Highest Yield / State : Punjab at 7.84%
- Lowest Yield / State : Telangana at 7.54%
State Government Securities (SGS) are debt instruments issued by states to finance their fiscal deficits and development projects. These auctions are managed by the Reserve Bank of India on the e-Kuber system. The current auction saw high competitive bidding, with yields reflecting the varying credit profiles and tenors of the issuing states. Maharashtra raised a total of ₹4,000 crore across three different tenors (8, 18, and 28 years), while Andhra Pradesh raised ₹4,600 crore across 8, 16, and 30-year tenors.
The cut-off yields for the securities ranged from 7.54% for Telangana's 7-year bond to 7.84% for Punjab's 12-year bond. Yields are a critical indicator of market sentiment regarding state finances and interest rate expectations. These funds are vital for state governments to maintain their capital expenditure targets as specified in their respective state budgets for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The inclusion of long-term tenors like the 30-year bond for Andhra Pradesh suggests a focus on financing long-cycle infrastructure projects.
| State | Amount (₹ Cr) | Tenor (Years) | Yield (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 4600 | 8, 16, 30 | 7.63 - 7.81 |
| Maharashtra | 4000 | 8, 18, 28 | 7.55 - 7.79 |
| Punjab | 1300 | 12 | 7.84 |
| Rajasthan | 4000 | 10, 23, Re-issue | 7.64 - 7.82 |
| Telangana | 3000 | 7, 11, 21 | 7.54 - 7.82 |
Glossary
SGS: State Government Securities, which are dated securities issued by state governments through the RBI.
Cut-off Yield: The maximum interest rate accepted by the issuer in an auction, below which all bids are successful.
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