Q6 · UPSC current affairs · 13 September 2026 · News · RBI Sovereign Bond Auction Partial Cancellation Yield Management

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In the context of RBI Sovereign Bond auctions, what does the term 'Cut-off Yield' signify?

A The minimum interest rate demanded by foreign institutional investors.
B The maximum yield accepted by the RBI at a G-Sec auction, determining the coupon or price of the security.
C The penalty rate charged by the RBI on Primary Dealers for failing to bid.
D The average yield of government bonds in the secondary market over a financial year.

Correct answer: (b) The maximum yield accepted by the RBI at a G-Sec auction, determining the coupon or price of the security.

Explanation

Option B is correct because the cut-off yield is defined as the maximum yield accepted by the RBI at a G-Sec auction, which determines the security's coupon or price. The other options misstate the economic definition of the term.

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