Description

BSE announces non-competitive bidding facility for two GoI dated securities auction with bid collection starting August 12, 2025.

Summary

BSE announces non-competitive bidding facility for Government of India dated securities auction scheduled for August 14, 2025. Two securities totaling ₹28,000 crores will be available through the NCB-GSec module on BSE’s iBBS platform.

Key Points

  • Two GoI dated securities available: 6.01% GS 2030 (₹15,000 cr) and New GS 2055 (₹13,000 cr)
  • Bid collection starts August 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM with 24-hour availability
  • Trading members can bid until August 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
  • Direct investors can bid until August 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
  • Minimum subscription units of 100 with ₹10,000 minimum amount
  • Maximum bidding amount capped at ₹2 crores per security

Regulatory Changes

No new regulatory changes. This circular continues the existing non-competitive bidding facility launched in April 2018 for government securities auctions.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members must use BSE’s iBBS web-based system NCB-GSec module
  • Adherence to specified bidding timelines and amount limits
  • Settlement obligations on August 18, 2025
  • Contact designated teams for user ID creation, bidding queries, and settlement issues

Important Dates

  • Bid Collection Start: August 12, 2025, 10:00 AM
  • Bid End (Direct Investors): August 13, 2025, 5:00 PM
  • Bid End (Trading Members): August 14, 2025, 8:00 AM
  • Auction Date: August 14, 2025
  • Settlement Date: August 18, 2025

Impact Assessment

Medium impact on debt market participants and institutional investors. Provides access to government securities through non-competitive route, facilitating broader market participation. The ₹28,000 crore offering size indicates significant liquidity injection into the debt market.

Impact Justification

Regular government securities auction affecting debt market participants with specific bidding timelines