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Government to Raise ₹2.99 Lakh Crore via Treasury Bills in Oct-Dec Quarter
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News18•25-09-2026, 18:45
Government to Raise ₹2.99 Lakh Crore via Treasury Bills in Oct-Dec Quarter
- •The government plans to raise ₹2.99 lakh crore through Treasury Bill auctions during the October-December quarter of 2026.
- •Weekly Treasury Bill auctions of ₹23,000 crore will be conducted in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
- •Funds will be raised through 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day Treasury Bills, with the first auction on October 7.
- •Of the total, ₹1.04 lakh crore each will come from 91-day and 182-day T-Bills, and ₹91,000 crore from 364-day T-Bills.
- •The Ministry of Finance, in consultation with the RBI, retains flexibility to modify auction amounts and dates based on requirements and market conditions.
Key Questions Answered
The government plans to raise Rs 2.99 lakh crore through Treasury Bill auctions during the October-December quarter of 2026, conducting weekly auctions of Rs 23,000 crore.
The funds will be raised through three categories of Treasury Bills with maturities of 91 days, 182 days, and 364 days.
The first Treasury Bill auction is scheduled to be held on October 7, with the bills set to be issued on October 8, 2026.
