India’s latest State Development Loan (SDL) auction saw nine states collectively raise ₹178 billion, matching the targeted issuance. Yields remained stable across maturities, with Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab leading the issuance. The auction reflects steady demand and disciplined pricing amid fiscal and rate-cut expectations.
On October 28, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) successfully conducted a State Development Loan (SDL) auction, with nine states raising ₹178 billion, precisely in line with the notified amount. The auction drew healthy investor interest, with cut-off yields and implicit yields reflecting stable borrowing costs across tenors.
Tamil Nadu emerged as a key issuer, offering SDLs maturing in 2032, 2035, and 2055. The implicit yields on these bonds were 7.0043%, 7.1596%, and 7.3884%, respectively, indicating moderate long-term borrowing costs. Madhya Pradesh issued 21- and 22-year bonds, both clearing at a cut-off yield of 7.40%, while Haryana raised funds across four tenors, ranging from 8 to 16 years, with yields between 7.10% and 7.38%.
Other participating states included Sikkim (7.23%), Uttar Pradesh (7.35%), Jammu & Kashmir (7.41%), Punjab (7.49%), Goa (7.28%), and Himachal Pradesh (6.99%). The auction results suggest that state governments are managing to secure funding at competitive rates, even amid macroeconomic uncertainties and expectations of future rate cuts.
Major Takeaways:
Total Raised: ₹178 billion by nine states, matching the notified target
Tamil Nadu SDLs:
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2055 bond (7.44% coupon) at 7.3884% yield
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2035 bond (7.14% coupon) at 7.1596% yield
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2032 bond (6.99% coupon) at 7.0043% yield
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Madhya Pradesh Bonds: 21-year and 22-year tenors both at 7.40% cut-off
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Haryana SDLs: 8-year at 7.10%, 12-year at 7.29%, 14-year at 7.35%, 16-year at 7.38%
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Other States: Punjab highest at 7.49%, Himachal lowest at 6.99%
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Market Sentiment: Stable yields reflect disciplined borrowing and investor confidence
The SDL auction underscores the RBI’s role in facilitating state-level fiscal access while maintaining orderly market conditions.
Sources: Reuters India, WION Business, Republic World, Tribune India