Description

BSE announces non-competitive bidding facility for auction of three Treasury Bills (91-day, 182-day, and 364-day) to be conducted by RBI on November 12, 2025.

Summary

BSE has announced the availability of non-competitive bidding (NCB) facility for participating in the auction of three Treasury Bills scheduled by the Government of India through RBI on November 12, 2025. The auction includes 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day T-Bills with a combined issue size of Rs. 19,000 crore. Trading members and direct investors can place bids through BSE’s iBBS web-based NCB-GSec module.

Key Points

  • Three T-Bills to be auctioned: 91-day (Rs. 7,000 cr), 182-day (Rs. 6,000 cr), and 364-day (Rs. 6,000 cr)
  • Bid collection starts November 11, 2025 from 10:00 AM with 24-hour availability
  • Direct investors deadline: November 11, 2025 till 5:00 PM
  • Trading members deadline: November 12, 2025 till 8:00 AM
  • Auction date: November 12, 2025
  • Settlement date: November 13, 2025
  • Minimum lot size: 100 units (Rs. 10,000 minimum amount)
  • Maximum bid amount: Rs. 300-350 crore per security
  • Bidding platform: BSE iBBS web-based system (https://ibbs.bseindia.com)

Regulatory Changes

No new regulatory changes. This circular continues the existing non-competitive bidding facility launched via Exchange circular no. 20180423-42 dated April 26, 2018.

Compliance Requirements

Trading members wishing to participate must:

  • Access the NCB-GSec module on BSE’s iBBS platform
  • Submit bids within specified timelines (by 8:00 AM on November 12 for members)
  • Ensure minimum lot size of 100 units and minimum amount of Rs. 10,000
  • Adhere to maximum bid limits per security
  • Contact specified BSE teams for user ID creation, password resets, or bidding queries

Important Dates

EventDate & Time
Bid Collection StartNovember 11, 2025, 10:00 AM onwards
Direct Investors DeadlineNovember 11, 2025, 5:00 PM
Trading Members DeadlineNovember 12, 2025, 8:00 AM
Auction DateNovember 12, 2025
Settlement DateNovember 13, 2025

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Low - This is a routine operational circular for T-Bill auction participation through NCB facility.

Participant Impact: Relevant only for trading members and direct investors interested in participating in government securities auctions through the non-competitive route. The facility provides retail and institutional investors access to primary market T-Bill auctions without competing directly with large institutional bidders.

Operational Requirements: Participants need to have access to BSE’s iBBS platform and must comply with bid submission timelines. Contact details provided for technical support, bidding queries, and settlement-related issues.

Impact Justification

Routine operational circular providing details for non-competitive bidding in T-Bill auction. No regulatory changes or compliance requirements for most market participants.