{
  "id": 8244420,
  "title": "Auction of 91-Day, 182-Day and 364-Day Treasury Bills",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/auction-of-91-day-182-day-and-364-day-treasury-bills",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:44:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Reserve Bank of India",
    "slug": "reserve-bank-of-india",
    "url": "https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=63626"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Reserve Bank of India recently announced the auction of three types of Government of India Treasury Bills: 91-Day, 182-Day, and 364-Day. The auction will occur on September 23, 2026, with settlement taking place on September 24, 2026. The total amount to be auctioned is 24,000 crore Indian Rupees. The sale is subject to terms outlined in the General Notification F.No.4(2)-B(W&M)/2018, which was issued on March 26, 2025 and may be amended over time.\n\nEligible participants include State Governments, Union Territories with legislatures, designated Foreign Central Banks, and various Indian financial entities. Individuals can also participate as retail investors, with allocations limited to 5 percent of the notified amounts. The auction will use a competitive bidding process, with non-competitive bids allowed outside the notified amounts.\n\nTo participate, retailers and individuals must submit bids electronically through the Reserve Bank's Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber system) on the auction date. Bids can be placed via the RBI's Retail Direct portal (https://rbiretaildirect.org.in). The bank will announce auction results on the same day. Payment must be made by successful bidders on the settlement date. In case of technical issues, physical bids may be accepted as a backup, to be submitted to the Public Debt Office prior to the auction's end. Contact information for support and further inquiries is provided within the notification.",
  "summary": "Reserve Bank of India announces the auction of Government of India Treasury Bills as per the following details: Sr. No. Treasury Bill Notified Amount (₹ crore) Auction Date Settlement Date 1 91-Day 9,000 September 23, 2026 (Wednesday) September 24, 2026 (Thursday) 2 182-Day 8,000 3 364-Day 7,000 Total 24,000 The sale will be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the General…",
  "key_points": [
    "Reserve Bank of India auctions 91-Day, 182-Day, and 364-Day Treasury Bills.",
    "Total amount to be auctioned: 24,000 crore Indian Rupees.",
    "Auction takes place on September 23, 2026, with settlement on September 24, 2026."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}