India to Sell $3.6 Billion in New 10-Year Government Bonds on October 3

India’s bond market is set for a new benchmark as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced plans to auction a 10-year government security on October 3, 2025. The sale, worth ₹320 billion ($3.6 billion), will pave the way for the fresh paper to become the primary yardstick for borrowing costs in the coming weeks.

Government Borrowing Strategy

The auction forms part of the Centre’s wider borrowing plan, which targets ₹6.77 trillion in the second half of the fiscal year through bond issuance. As part of this strategy, the government has raised the proportion of 10-year debt securities in its borrowing programme while scaling back on ultra-long issuances of 30- to 50-year maturities.

The move shifts the market’s focus towards medium-term debt and marks a change from recent reliance on longer-tenor instruments.

Current Benchmark and Market Reaction

At present, the 6.33% 2035 bond serves as the benchmark with an outstanding amount of ₹1.8 trillion. With the announcement of a new 10-year paper, this status is expected to change, providing investors with a refreshed reference point for pricing.

Bond markets reacted swiftly to the revised issuance mix. The existing benchmark slipped on Monday as traders adjusted to the heavier share of 10-year supply, with yields ending the session at 6.5547%.

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Conclusion

The introduction of a new 10-year bond is more than just an auction; it signals a recalibration of India’s borrowing structure for the remainder of the year. By tilting towards medium-term debt, the government aims to balance investor appetite with funding needs, while markets brace for a fresh benchmark to guide pricing across the sovereign curve.

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