In its earlier auctions, the RBI accepted bids worth a smaller quantum than the total notified amount of the auction. This is because the central bank and the government were likely uncomfortable with the price levels that banks were earlier offering. The RBI is the manager of the government’s debt. In its earlier auctions, the RBI accepted bids worth a smaller quantum than the total notified amount of the auction. This is because the central bank and the government were likely uncomfortable with the price levels that banks were earlier offering. The RBI is the manager of the government’s debt. Economic Times