Treasury Bill Alert: Government Seeks NPR 14 Billion from Short Term Treasury Bills

The Internal Debt Branch of the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is set to issue government short term debt instruments worth NPR 14 billion. This total offering includes NPR 9 billion in 182 day Treasury bills and NPR 5 billion in 364 day Treasury bills. Out of the total amount, NPR 9 billion is designated for renewing existing debt, while NPR 5 billion represents new borrowing. The official issuance date for these instruments will be Tuesday, Kartik 17, 2083.

The bidding window for interested buyers is open on Monday, Kartik 16, 2083, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The 182 day bills, totalling NPR 900 crore, will mature on Baisakh 21, 2084, whereas the 364 day bills, totalling NPR 500 crore, will reach maturity on Kartik 17, 2084.

To ensure broad market participation, 15 percent of the total offering is reserved exclusively for non-competitive bidders. Commercial banks, development banks, and finance companies classified as Class 'A', 'B', and 'C' financial institutions by Nepal Rastra Bank are excluded from this non-competitive pool.

All other eligible buyers wishing to submit bids must deposit 2.5 percent of their total bid amount into the designated Nepal Rastra Bank account before 2:00 PM on Kartik 16.