{"id":16681,"date":"2026-10-22T10:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T04:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/?p=16681"},"modified":"2026-10-21T17:13:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:43:50","slug":"non-competitive-bidding-in-g-sec-auctions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/non-competitive-bidding-in-g-sec-auctions\/","title":{"rendered":"Non-Competitive Bidding in G-Sec Auctions: How Retail Gets Allotment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gpi-custom-widget-box\" style=\"border-left-color: #0066cc; background-color: #f0f7ff;\">\n<div class=\"gpi-custom-widget-title\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\">\ud83d\udcdd Quick Summary:<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"gpi-custom-widget-h2-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-competitive_bidding_lets_you_buy_G-Secs_at_the_auctions_weighted_average_price_with_no_need_to_guess_the_yield_This_article_covers_eligibility_bid_limits_and_timings_how_allotment_works_a_simple_example_and_mistakes_to_avoid\"><\/span><strong>Non-competitive bidding lets you buy G-Secs at the auction\u2019s weighted average price, with no need to guess the yield. This article covers eligibility, bid limits and timings, how allotment works, a simple example, and mistakes to avoid.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever tried to buy a government bond at a primary auction and wondered how to pick the \u201cright\u201d yield, non-competitive bidding is the answer. RBI built this route so that individuals, and not just banks and primary dealers, can buy government securities at the auction\u2019s weighted average rate without playing the yield-guessing game.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/non-competitive-bidding-in-g-sec-auctions\/#Non-competitive_bidding_lets_you_buy_G-Secs_at_the_auctions_weighted_average_price_with_no_need_to_guess_the_yield_This_article_covers_eligibility_bid_limits_and_timings_how_allotment_works_a_simple_example_and_mistakes_to_avoid\" >Non-competitive bidding lets you buy G-Secs at the auction\u2019s weighted average price, with no need to guess the yield. This article covers eligibility, bid limits and timings, how allotment works, a simple example, and mistakes to avoid.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/non-competitive-bidding-in-g-sec-auctions\/#What_Is_Non-Competitive_Bidding_in_a_G-Sec_Auction\" >What Is Non-Competitive Bidding in a G-Sec Auction?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/non-competitive-bidding-in-g-sec-auctions\/#Who_Can_Bid_and_Through_Which_Channel\" >Who Can Bid and Through Which Channel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/non-competitive-bidding-in-g-sec-auctions\/#How_Much_of_the_Auction_Is_Reserved_for_Retail\" >How Much of the Auction Is Reserved for Retail?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/non-competitive-bidding-in-g-sec-auctions\/#What_Price_Will_You_Actually_Pay\" >What Price Will You Actually Pay?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/non-competitive-bidding-in-g-sec-auctions\/#Bid_Limits_Timings_and_Process\" >Bid Limits, Timings, and Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/non-competitive-bidding-in-g-sec-auctions\/#Common_Mistakes_Retail_Investors_Make\" >Common Mistakes Retail Investors Make<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/non-competitive-bidding-in-g-sec-auctions\/#Is_Non-Competitive_Bidding_Right_for_You\" >Is Non-Competitive Bidding Right for You?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/non-competitive-bidding-in-g-sec-auctions\/#Final_Takeaway\" >Final Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/non-competitive-bidding-in-g-sec-auctions\/#Non-competitive_bidding_in_G-Sec_auctions_FAQ\" >Non-competitive bidding in G-Sec auctions FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/non-competitive-bidding-in-g-sec-auctions\/#Disclaimer\" >Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>With RBI Retail Direct making primary auctions accessible from your phone, and G-Sec yields attracting investors who want an alternative to bank deposits, it helps to understand how non-competitive bids get allotted. Here\u2019s how the process works and how to improve your chances of getting filled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Non-Competitive_Bidding_in_a_G-Sec_Auction\"><\/span><strong>What Is Non-Competitive Bidding in a G-Sec Auction?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a regular auction, institutions submit competitive bids, each stating a quantity and the yield or price they\u2019ll accept. Bid too aggressively and you may miss out entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A non-competitive bid skips that guesswork. You state only how much you want to invest, not the yield. Allotment in this segment is based on the weighted average rate or price emerging from successful competitive bids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it like joining a bulk purchase. The big buyers negotiate, and you get in at the average they settle on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Bid_and_Through_Which_Channel\"><\/span><strong>Who Can Bid and Through Which Channel?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme is open to retail investors who hold one of these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Retail Direct Gilt (RDG) account with RBI<\/strong>, which lets you bid directly on the Retail Direct portal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A demat account<\/strong>, with your bid routed through an aggregator or facilitator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A gilt account (CSGL) with a bank or primary dealer<\/strong>, again via an aggregator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An aggregator or facilitator can be a scheduled bank, a primary dealer, a specified stock exchange, or another RBI-approved entity that bundles investor bids into a single bid. That\u2019s why many people bidding through a broker or bank never touch RBI\u2019s e-Kuber system directly. The facility covers dated G-Secs and Treasury Bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_of_the_Auction_Is_Reserved_for_Retail\"><\/span><strong>How Much of the Auction Is Reserved for Retail?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what decides your allotment. A maximum of 5% of the notified amount is reserved for eligible individual and institutional investors under the non-competitive facility. The cap applies security by security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Notified auction size<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum non-competitive quota (5%)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b910,000 crore<\/td><td>\u20b9500 crore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b917,000 crore<\/td><td>\u20b9850 crore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b932,000 crore<\/td><td>\u20b91,600 crore<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: This table is for illustrative purposes only.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If total non-competitive demand stays within the quota, everyone is filled in full. If it overshoots, allotment is pro rata. And if the quota goes underused, the unfilled part moves to the competitive portion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, say the quota is \u20b9850 crore and non-competitive bids total \u20b91,700 crore. A retail investor who bid \u20b92 lakh would broadly get around half of it. Oversubscription like this is more likely when yields look attractive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Price_Will_You_Actually_Pay\"><\/span><strong>What Price Will You Actually Pay?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You pay the weighted average of accepted competitive bids. In a multiple-price auction, successful competitive bidders each pay what they bid, while non-competitive bidders get the average. In practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your yield will be a bit lower than the cut-off yield, which is the highest accepted in the auction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You avoid the risk of bidding too low and being rejected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You get a market-derived price without forecasting anything<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For long-term investors who care more about locking in a decent yield than shaving a few basis points, that\u2019s a sensible trade-off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">L(earn) More<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/rbi-october-mpc-meeting-minutes-inflation-spreading-and-more-rate-hikes-possible\/\" aria-label=\"RBI October MPC Meeting Minutes: Inflation Spreading, and More Rate Hikes Possible\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/22190723\/RBI-October-MPC-Meeting-Minutes-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"RBI October MPC Meeting Minutes\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/22190723\/RBI-October-MPC-Meeting-Minutes-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/22190723\/RBI-October-MPC-Meeting-Minutes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/22190723\/RBI-October-MPC-Meeting-Minutes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/22190723\/RBI-October-MPC-Meeting-Minutes-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/22190723\/RBI-October-MPC-Meeting-Minutes.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/rbi-october-mpc-meeting-minutes-inflation-spreading-and-more-rate-hikes-possible\/\">RBI October MPC Meeting Minutes: Inflation Spreading, and More Rate Hikes Possible<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/rbi-rejects-all-224-t-bill-bids-as-yields-surge-impact-on-liquidity-and-rates\/\" aria-label=\"RBI Rejects All 224 T-Bill Bids as Yields Surge: Impact on Liquidity and Rates\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/22190101\/RBI-Rejects-All-T-Bill-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"RBI Rejects All T Bill\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/22190101\/RBI-Rejects-All-T-Bill-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/22190101\/RBI-Rejects-All-T-Bill-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/22190101\/RBI-Rejects-All-T-Bill-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/22190101\/RBI-Rejects-All-T-Bill-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/22190101\/RBI-Rejects-All-T-Bill.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/rbi-rejects-all-224-t-bill-bids-as-yields-surge-impact-on-liquidity-and-rates\/\">RBI Rejects All 224 T-Bill Bids as Yields Surge: Impact on Liquidity and Rates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/surety-bonds-in-india-meaning-types-benefits-how-they-work\/\" aria-label=\"Surety Bonds in India: Meaning, Types, Benefits &amp; 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How They Work<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bid_Limits_Timings_and_Process\"><\/span><strong>Bid Limits, Timings, and Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limits:<\/strong> the minimum bid is \u20b910,000 (face value), in multiples of \u20b910,000. Each investor can make a single bid of up to \u20b92 crore (face value) per security per auction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timings:<\/strong> Non-competitive bids are accepted between 10:30 am and 11:00 am on auction day, while competitive bids run until 11:30 am. Results are usually out the same day, with settlement on the next working day or as notified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical sequence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check RBI\u2019s auction calendar and press release for the security and notified amount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep funds ready in your linked bank account before the window opens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place your bid (amount only) on Retail Direct or through your aggregator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the result and the credit to your gilt account<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Bids are electronic only, with a physical bid accepted only if e-Kuber fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_Retail_Investors_Make\"><\/span><strong>Common Mistakes Retail Investors Make<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bidding at the last minute.<\/strong> A 30-minute window leaves little room for a slow login.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ignoring the tenor and coupon.<\/strong> You get the average yield, but you still choose the maturity, and it should match your goal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assuming full allotment.<\/strong> In a crowded auction, pro-rata scaling can trim your bid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overlooking intermediary charges.<\/strong> Retail Direct doesn\u2019t charge, but banks or PDs acting as aggregators can recover up to six paise per \u20b9100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forgetting tax:<\/strong> G-Sec interest is taxed at your slab rate, and capital gains rules apply if you sell before maturity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Non-Competitive_Bidding_Right_for_You\"><\/span><strong>Is Non-Competitive Bidding Right for You?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want sovereign-backed income with no credit risk, it\u2019s one of the cleanest entry points. You skip secondary market spreads and get institutional-grade pricing. The trade-off is that you accept the average price and may face pro rata allotment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For experienced investors who understand duration and interest rate risk, it also works well for laddering. You could pick up a 5-year, a 10-year, and a 15-year security across successive auctions and let the weighted average price do the work each time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Takeaway\"><\/span><strong>Final Takeaway<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-competitive bidding is the simplest door into the G-Sec primary market. You bid an amount, competitive bids set the price, and the 5% reserved quota decides how much you get. Know your timings and limits, keep your account funded, and read each auction notification, since the notified amount and terms change from one auction to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-competitive_bidding_in_G-Sec_auctions_FAQ\"><\/span><strong>Non-competitive bidding in G-Sec auctions FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792581960291\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. <strong>What is non-competitive bidding in G-Sec auctions?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Non-competitive bidding allows retail investors to participate in government securities auctions without specifying a bid price or yield. Instead, allotment takes place at the weighted-average price or yield determined through competitive bidding, subject to the applicable rules and allocation limits.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792581969411\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. <strong>How does non-competitive bidding differ from competitive bidding?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In competitive bidding, investors specify the price or yield at which they are willing to buy securities. In non-competitive bidding, investors specify the amount they want without quoting a price or yield. This makes auction participation simpler for retail investors who may not have the expertise to assess auction pricing.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792581985968\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. <strong>What is the maximum allocation reserved for non-competitive bidders?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For eligible auctions, up to 5% of the notified amount of an individual Central Government security may be reserved for non-competitive bidders, subject to the applicable scheme. The reserved amount is part of the notified issue size, not an additional allocation over and above it.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792582082061\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. <strong>What is the minimum investment for non-competitive bidding?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For eligible dated G-Secs, the minimum bid is generally \u20b910,000 in face value, with further bids in multiples of \u20b910,000. Investors should check the auction notification and applicable rules, particularly when bidding for Treasury Bills or other securities.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792582094799\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. <strong>What happens if demand exceeds the non-competitive allocation?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If aggregate applications exceed the amount reserved, the available securities are distributed proportionately among eligible bids, subject to the applicable allocation rules. The percentage allotted may be lower than 100%, so investors should not assume that the full requested amount will be allotted.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792582115780\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q6. <strong>What happens if demand is lower than the reserved allocation?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If total eligible non-competitive bids are below the amount reserved, applicants are generally allotted their requested amounts in full. The unallocated portion can be made available for the competitive auction, subject to the applicable rules.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gpi-custom-widget-box\" style=\"border-left-color: #0066cc; background-color: #f0f7ff;\">\n<div class=\"gpi-custom-widget-title\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Ready to Invest?<\/div>\n<div class=\"gpi-custom-widget-content\">\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/\">GoldenPi<\/a> to explore current bond options. 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