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12 September 2026

RBI partial cancellation of debt sale

The RBI's intervention in government bond auctions is a direct application of monetary policy and liquidity management, which are core components of the Indian economy syllabus regarding resource mobilization and central bank functions.

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Notes

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) partially canceled an auction of a shorter-duration government security (6.20% 2029 bond) for the first time in a year.
  • The RBI accepted bids worth ₹45.06 billion against a planned borrowing target of ₹110 billion for the 6.20% 2029 bond.
  • The move is interpreted by market participants as an intervention to curb a spike in bond yields.
  • The 6.20% 2029 bond yield was recorded at 6.4566%, marking a 25 basis point increase over the four weeks since its issuance.
  • The RBI successfully auctioned a new 30-year paper at a cutoff yield consistent with market estimates.
  • The partial cancellation is viewed as an indicator of the central bank's stance on interest rates and market liquidity management.

Questions

  1. Explain the mechanism of government security auctions by the Reserve Bank of India. How does the partial cancellation of such auctions serve as a tool for monetary policy and yield management? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. What is the primary implication of the Reserve Bank of India partially canceling a government security auction?

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