Indian states collectively raised Rs 46,960 crore through the auction of State Government Securities conducted on 10 March 2026, slightly higher than the notified amount of Rs 45,960 crore after Gujarat exercised the option to accept additional bids.
The auction saw participation from 17 states and union territories, with maturities ranging from three years to over two decades. Gujarat raised Rs 3,000 crore against a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore after accepting an additional Rs 500 crore each in its 7-year-and-6-month and 11-year securities.
Andhra Pradesh raised Rs 3,000 crore across three securities with tenors of 13, 15 and 17 years at cut-off yields of 7.62%, 7.61% and 7.65%, respectively. Arunachal Pradesh raised Rs 190 crore at a yield of 7.75% for a 20-year security, while Assam mobilised Rs 900 crore through a 15-year bond at a yield of 7.62%.
Delhi issued a 10-year bond worth Rs 1,000 crore at a yield of 7.45%. Haryana raised Rs 3,000 crore across three securities with tenors of four, 12 and 18 years at yields of 6.79%, 7.53% and 7.69%, respectively. Jammu and Kashmir mobilised Rs 900 crore through a 15-year security at a yield of 7.79%.
Karnataka raised Rs 10,000 crore through five securities, including re-issues of previously issued bonds. The state raised Rs 2,000 crore each through re-issues of the 7.31% Karnataka SGS 2033 at a yield of 7.3289%, the 7.38% Karnataka SGS 2034 at 7.4102%, and the 7.48% Karnataka SGS 2037 at 7.4797%. It also issued fresh securities including a 10-year-and-6-month bond at a yield of 7.44% and a 14-year bond at 7.58%.
Kerala raised Rs 1,000 crore through a 23-year security at a yield of 7.68%. Madhya Pradesh mobilised Rs 5,800 crore across three securities with tenors of 10, 14 and 21 years at yields of 7.45%, 7.65% and 7.74%, respectively.
Mizoram raised Rs 120 crore at a yield of 7.74% for a 15-year bond. Punjab raised Rs 2,000 crore through a re-issue of the 7.62% Punjab SGS 2032 at a yield of 7.4995%. Sikkim raised Rs 250 crore via a 10-year security at a yield of 7.53%.
Tamil Nadu mobilised Rs 8,000 crore across five securities with maturities ranging from three to over 30 years. The state raised Rs 2,000 crore each through a three-year bond at a yield of 6.64% and a 10-year bond at 7.41%. It also issued a five-year security at 6.91% and re-issued the 7.23% Tamil Nadu SGS 2033 at a yield of 7.2296% and the 7.63% Tamil Nadu SGS 2056 at 7.6554%.
Tripura raised Rs 800 crore through a 15-year security at a yield of 7.74%. Uttar Pradesh mobilised Rs 3,500 crore through three re-issued securities maturing in 2037, 2041 and 2046 at yields of 7.5005%, 7.6401% and 7.7183%, respectively.
West Bengal raised Rs 3,500 crore through two securities with tenors of 18 and 22 years at yields of 7.72% and 7.70%, respectively.
The auction reflects steady borrowing activity by states through the market, with yields largely ranging between about 6.6% and 7.8% depending on tenor and issuer profile.