The Government of India have announced the sale (re-issue) of (i) “8.07 percent Government Stock 2017” for a notified amount of `4,000 crore (nominal), (ii) “8.13 percent Government Stock 2022” for a notified amount of `5,000 crore (nominal) and (iii) “8.28 percent Government Stock 2027” for a notified amount of `3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auctions. The auctions will be conducted using uniform price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on August 5, 2011 (Friday).

“Basic Statistical Returns of Scheduled Commercial Banks in India (www.rbi.org.in/scripts/AnnualPublications.aspx?head=Basic Statistical Returns) ”, provides detailed micro level data on different dimensions of deposits and credit of the banking sector viz. type of account, organization, interest rate range and size of credit limit along with information on population group, bank group, state and district-wise credit data according to type of occupation. A unique feature of this publication is that it covers spatial distribution of both credit sanctioned and credit utilized.

The Reserve Bank of India has today notified that the aggregate share holdings in Dena Bank by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs)/Non Resident Indians (NRIs)/Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) under the Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS) has gone below the prescribed trigger limit. Hence, the company is being removed from the caution list for FII's investment and the restrictions placed on the purchase of share of the above company are withdrawn with immediate effect.

The Reserve Bank of India has today announced the auction of 49-days Government of India Cash Management Bills for a notified amount of Rs. 8,000 crore. The auction will be conducted on August 2, 2011 using "Multiple Price Auction" method. The Cash Management Bills will be repaid at par on September 21, 2011. The competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Negotiated Dealing System (NDS) between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m on Tuesday, August 2, 2011. Results will be announced on the same day. Payments by successful bidders will be on Wednesday, August 3, 2011.