India will auction a total of ₹190 billion worth of Treasury Bills on October 15, 2025, including ₹70 billion of 91-day bills, ₹60 billion of 182-day bills, and ₹60 billion of 364-day bills. This auction is part of the government's quarterly borrowing plan coordinated with RBI.
The Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), will conduct a Treasury Bills auction on October 15, 2025. The auction will offer a combined amount of ₹190 billion, split across three tenors: ₹70 billion for 91-day T-bills, ₹60 billion for 182-day T-bills, and ₹60 billion for 364-day T-bills. The Treasury Bills are short-term, zero-coupon debt instruments issued to meet the government’s immediate funding needs.
This auction is part of the notified auction calendar for the quarter ending December 2025, aimed at managing the government’s cash flow and balancing market liquidity. The government retains flexibility to modify auction amounts or timing depending on fiscal requirements and market conditions, with any changes communicated through official press releases.
Treasury Bills serve as a vital instrument allowing the government to raise short-term funds efficiently, impacting money market yields and financial conditions broadly. The bills are sold at a discount with maturities ranging from 91 to 364 days, each catering to different investors’ risk appetite and liquidity needs.
Notable Updates:
The total notified amount for the auction on October 15 is ₹190 billion, segmented into ₹70 billion of 91-day, ₹60 billion of 182-day, and ₹60 billion of 364-day Treasury Bills.
These short-term government securities are issued at a discount to face value and mature to par value, reflecting prevailing interest rates.
The auction is part of the quarterly borrowing calendar released by the Finance Ministry and RBI, covering Treasury Bills issuance for October to December 2025.
The government and RBI retain flexibility to revise auction details based on evolving fiscal needs and market environment.
These auctions help support government cash flow requirements while stabilizing the short-term interest rates in the market.
Important Points:
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Treasury Bills are crucial for government short-term borrowing and liquidity management.
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The 91-day bills have the shortest maturity, often favored by investors seeking liquidity, while 182- and 364-day bills appeal to investors comfortable with slightly longer durations.
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This auction reflects the government's continued effort to maintain orderly fiscal management amid dynamic market conditions.
Sources: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Ministry of Finance, Reserve Bank of India, Business Standard