The Assam government has announced that it will repay the 6.21 per cent Assam State Development Loan (SDL) 2026 on February 17, 2026, along with interest calculated up to February 16, 2026. The announcement was made through an official press communique issued by the Finance (Budget) Department on January 20. According to the notification, the repayment will be made at face value to all eligible holders of the loan. The government has clearly stated that no further interest will be paid after the repayment date. The loan was originally raised in February 2021 as part of the state’s borrowing programme to meet development and expenditure needs.
The government also clarified that if February 17 is declared a holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, the repayment will be carried out on the previous working day. This measure is intended to ensure that investors do not face delays due to unforeseen holidays. As per the official guidelines, the maturity amount will be paid either through direct credit to the holder’s registered bank account or through a pay order, depending on the banking details available with the authorities. Loan holders have been advised to check and update their bank account details with the concerned bank, treasury office, or State Bank of India branch where their interest payments are currently registered.
In cases where bank account details are not available, investors have been asked to submit their securities to the Public Debt Office at least 20 days in advance to ensure timely repayment. The securities must be properly signed and endorsed for repayment. The government has further noted that in areas where treasury-related work is handled by State Bank of India branches, the securities should be submitted directly to the concerned SBI branch and not to the treasury.