Description
BSE announces non-competitive bidding facility for auction of three Treasury Bills (91-day, 182-day, 364-day) by the Government of India on April 29, 2026, with bidding available via the NCB-GSec module on iBBS.
Summary
BSE has announced the non-competitive bidding facility for the Government of India’s auction of three Treasury Bills on April 29, 2026. Trading members and direct investors can place bids through the NCB-GSec module on BSE’s iBBS platform. This notice is issued in continuation of Exchange circular no. 20180423-42 dated April 26, 2018.
Key Points
- Government of India will sell three Treasury Bills (91-day, 182-day, 364-day) via auction on April 29, 2026
- Bidding is available on the BSE iBBS platform at https://ibbs.bseindia.com via the NCB-GSec module
- Bid collection opens April 27, 2026 from 10:00 AM (24-hour availability)
- Total issue size across all three T-Bills is Rs. 24,000 crore
- Minimum lot size is Rs. 100 with multiples thereof; minimum bid amount is Rs. 10,000
Regulatory Changes
No new regulatory changes. This notice is issued under the existing framework established by Exchange circular no. 20180423-42 (April 26, 2018) for non-competitive bidding in RBI-conducted Government Securities auctions.
Compliance Requirements
- Trading members must use the NCB-GSec module on the iBBS web-based system to submit bids
- Members must submit bids before April 29, 2026, 8:00 AM
- Direct investors must submit bids before April 28, 2026, 5:00 PM
- Queries regarding new user ID creation or password reset: user.trdops@bseindia.com / 022-2272 8005/8215
- Bidding queries: trading.ops@bseindia.com / 022-2272 8376/5626/8226
- Obligation and pay-in queries: Collaterals@icclindia.com, settlements@icclindia.com / 022-2272 8468/8704/8264
Important Dates
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Bid Collection Start | April 27, 2026, 10:00 AM onwards (24-hour availability) |
| Bid Collection End (Direct Investors) | April 28, 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Bid Collection End (Members) | April 29, 2026, 8:00 AM |
| Auction Date | April 29, 2026 |
| Settlement Date | April 30, 2026 |
Impact Assessment
Securities Available for Bidding:
| Security | Symbol | Type | Issue Size (Cr) | Min Lot | Min Amt (Rs.) | Max Amt (Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Day T-Bill | 091T290726 | T-Bills (New) | 12,000 | 100 | 10,000 | 600 |
| 182 Day T-Bill | 182T281026 | T-Bills (New) | 6,000 | 100 | 10,000 | 300 |
| 364 Day T-Bill | 364T290427 | T-Bills (New) | 6,000 | 100 | 10,000 | 300 |
This is a routine debt market operation. The total government borrowing via this auction is Rs. 24,000 crore. Impact is moderate for debt market participants — trading members and direct investors in the short-term government securities segment. No equity market impact expected.
Impact Justification
Routine notification for T-Bill auction participation via non-competitive bidding; relevant to debt market participants and trading members but is a recurring operational notice with no policy changes.