Bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the e-Kuber platform on August 17, 2026 (Monday) between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
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Conversion/Switch of Government of India Securities
Government of India announces the conversion/switch of its securities through auction for an aggregate amount of ₹30,000 crore (face value). The security-wise details of the conversion/switch are given as under:
Source: Reserve Bank of India (official). The summary and key points are quoted from that release; no AI is used. Check the source for the full text.
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Key points
Exam-ready takeaways
The result of the auction will be announced on the same day and settlement will take place on August 18, 2026 (Tuesday).
Minimum bid size would be ₹10,000 and in multiples of ₹10,000 thereafter.
The amount of destination security (FV) would be rounded-off to the nearest lower value in multiples of ₹10,000.
The odd amount of destination securities (less than ₹10,000) which has been rounded-off, would be notionally allotted and bought back from the bidders at the quoted bid price of the destination security.
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