Government of India have announced an auction of 8-year Stock for Rs.3,000 crore (nominal).

The auction will be yield based and will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) at Mumbai on Wednesday, August 30, 2000. Bids in the prescribed form obtainable from the Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, Public Debt Office, Fort, Mumbai should be submitted on August 30, 2000 during banking hours. On the basis of bids received, Reserve Bank of India will determine the maximum rate of yield at which offers will be accepted. The results of the auction will be announced on August 30, 2000 and payment by successful bidders will be during banking hours on August 31, 2000. The new stock will qualify for the ready forward facility.

Bids for underwriting of the Government Security under auction can be submitted by the ‘Primary Dealers in the Government Securities Market’ up to 2.30 p.m. on August 29, 2000 to the Chief General Manager, Internal Debt Management Cell, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, Fort, Mumbai 400 001.