RBI / Big Moves by RBI: Govt Securities Auction & Export Boost Till 2026
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RBI has announced an auction to re-issue Government Securities worth ₹29,000 crore, while also extending export credit timelines till June 2026 to support exporters. The central bank noted a slight improvement in banks’ data quality compliance in the December 2025 quarter.
Mumbai, Apr 9: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an underwriting auction for the re-issue of Government Securities worth ₹29,000 crore, scheduled for tomorrow. The auction will include ₹17,000 crore of 6.68% Government Security 2040 and ₹12,000 crore of 7.43% Government Security 2076. Primary Dealers (PDs) will have minimum underwriting commitments of ₹405 crore and ₹286 crore, respectively, under both the regular and Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) auctions. The auction will be conducted through a multiple price-based method on RBI’s e-Kuber platform.
In a parallel move, the RBI has extended the enhanced export credit period of up to 450 days for pre-shipment and post-shipment finance until June 30, 2026. This relief measure, introduced earlier to counter global trade disruptions, has been continued due to ongoing logistical challenges linked to the West Asia crisis. The central bank also confirmed that the extended timeline of 15 months for the realisation of export proceeds will remain in place. These steps are aimed at easing financial stress on exporters and ensuring the smooth functioning of export-oriented businesses. RBI emphasised that it will continue to monitor global developments and intervene as necessary to safeguard trade and financial stability.
Additionally, the RBI reported that the supervisory data quality index (SDQI) of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) improved marginally to 90.9 in the December 2025 quarter, compared to 90.7 in the July–September period. The SDQI measures accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and consistency in regulatory reporting. A score above 90 is categorised as “good,” reflecting overall improvement in compliance levels among banks.
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These announcements highlight RBI’s dual focus on maintaining financial market stability through government securities auctions, supporting exporters amid global uncertainties, and strengthening regulatory compliance in the banking sector. Together, they underline the central bank’s proactive role in balancing monetary operations with broader economic resilience.
In a parallel move, the RBI has extended the enhanced export credit period of up to 450 days for pre-shipment and post-shipment finance until June 30, 2026. This relief measure, introduced earlier to counter global trade disruptions, has been continued due to ongoing logistical challenges linked to the West Asia crisis. The central bank also confirmed that the extended timeline of 15 months for the realisation of export proceeds will remain in place. These steps are aimed at easing financial stress on exporters and ensuring the smooth functioning of export-oriented businesses. RBI emphasised that it will continue to monitor global developments and intervene as necessary to safeguard trade and financial stability.
Additionally, the RBI reported that the supervisory data quality index (SDQI) of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) improved marginally to 90.9 in the December 2025 quarter, compared to 90.7 in the July–September period. The SDQI measures accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and consistency in regulatory reporting. A score above 90 is categorised as “good,” reflecting overall improvement in compliance levels among banks.
Also Read: RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25 pc, Maintains Neutral Instance
These announcements highlight RBI’s dual focus on maintaining financial market stability through government securities auctions, supporting exporters amid global uncertainties, and strengthening regulatory compliance in the banking sector. Together, they underline the central bank’s proactive role in balancing monetary operations with broader economic resilience.
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