Banking and RBI
G-Sec auction of 18 September 2026: 7.06% GS 2041 at 7.2305 per cent, 7.43% GS 2076 at 7.6863 per cent
18 September 2026 | Reserve Bank of India
In the Government stock auction of 18 September 2026, 7.06% GS 2041 (notified Rs 17,000 crore) cleared at a cut-off price of Rs 98.45, implicit yield 7.2305 per cent, and 7.43% GS 2076 (Rs 11,000 crore) at Rs 96.73, yield 7.6863 per cent. Both were fully accepted, with no devolvement on Primary Dealers.
In the underwriting auction the same day, the ACU commission cut-off was 0.43 paise per Rs 100 for 7.06% GS 2041 and 0.72 paise per Rs 100 for 7.43% GS 2076.
Key facts- 7.06% GS 2041 cut-off yield: 7.2305%
- 7.43% GS 2076 cut-off yield: 7.6863%
- Amount accepted: Rs 17,000 crore and Rs 11,000 crore
- Devolvement on PDs: nil
Exam takeaway: This was the auction announced on 10 September.
Quick revision: G-Sec auction results of 18 September (RBI).
Reserve Bank of India original sourceEconomy and Finance
3-day VRRR of 18 September 2026 accepts Rs 2,22,629 crore; overnight VRRR announced for 21 September
18 September 2026 | Reserve Bank of India
In the 3-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction held on 18 September 2026, against a notified amount of Rs 2,25,000 crore, offers of Rs 2,22,629 crore were received and all accepted at a cut-off rate of 5.24 per cent.
RBI also announced an overnight VRRR auction for Monday, 21 September 2026 with a notified amount of Rs 1,00,000 crore, reversing on 22 September. The result is a separate release.
Key facts- 3-day VRRR notified: Rs 2,25,000 crore
- Accepted: Rs 2,22,629 crore
- Cut-off rate: 5.24%
- Overnight VRRR announced for 21 September: Rs 1,00,000 crore
Exam takeaway: Notified amounts have been falling since the Rs 7,00,000 crore auctions of early September.
Quick revision: 3-day VRRR result of 18 September (RBI).
Reserve Bank of India original source Announcement of 21 September overnight VRRR (RBI)Government Schemes
Semicon 2.0: PIB explainer on the Rs 1,27,500 crore programme and its six pillars
17 September 2026 (carried forward; PIB explainer dated 17 September) | Press Information Bureau
Carried forward from 17 September 2026: a PIB explainer said that, building on Semicon 1.0, the Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 on 15 July 2026 with an outlay of Rs 1,27,500 crore.
It said the programme advances the next phase through six strategic pillars: research and development, chip design, machines and materials, setting up more fabs, talent development, and strengthening the ATMP/OSAT industry.
Key facts- Cabinet approval: 15 July 2026
- Outlay: Rs 1,27,500 crore
- Strategic pillars: six
- Earlier phase: Semicon 1.0
Exam takeaway: ATMP and OSAT cover assembly, testing, marking and packaging of chips.
Quick revision: Semicon 2.0 explainer (PIB, 17 September 2026).
Press Information Bureau original source