The Reserve Bank of India announced that 14 states collectively raised 380.50 billion rupees through market borrowings, surpassing the targeted 365 billion rupees. Cut-off yields ranged between 6.90% and 7.75% across maturities, with Gujarat and Maharashtra accepting additional amounts, reflecting strong demand for state securities.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that 14 states raised a total of 380.50 billion rupees via state government securities (SGS), exceeding the planned borrowing of 365 billion rupees. The auction witnessed varied cut-off yields across maturities, highlighting investor appetite and fiscal strategies of individual states.
Key highlights from the announcement include
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Gujarat accepted an additional 5 billion rupees in 6-year securities at a cut-off yield of 7.17%.
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Maharashtra raised an additional 3.5 billion rupees across 4-year, 8-year, and 11-year securities, with yields ranging from 6.90% to 7.54%.
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Assam’s cut-off stood at 7.68%, Haryana at 7.69%, and Jammu & Kashmir at 7.72%.
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Madhya Pradesh issued loans across 7-year, 17-year, and 22-year maturities with yields between 7.34% and 7.68%.
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West Bengal’s 17-year loan cut-off was 7.73%, while Karnataka’s 7-year and 9-year loans were priced at 7.33% and 7.49% respectively.
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Tamil Nadu re-issued securities with cut-offs around 7.52%–7.55%, including a 30-year loan at 7.61%.
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Andhra Pradesh’s 13-year and 15-year loans were priced at 7.68% and 7.71%.
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Chhattisgarh’s 16-year loan cut-off was the highest at 7.75%.
Industry experts note that the oversubscription reflects strong investor confidence in state government bonds despite higher yields. The auction results also highlight the fiscal needs of states and the balancing act between borrowing costs and infrastructure spending.
Sources: Reuters, Economic Times, Business Standard