Food Corporation of India Rs. 1,00,000 Crore Short Term Loan Facility

The Food Corporation of India (FCI), through its CGM (Funds) at FCI Headquarters, 16-20, Barakhamba Lane, New Delhi-110001, is pleased to announce an Open Tender inviting bids for the availing of a Short Term Loan. This significant financial undertaking is for an amount of Rs. 1,00,000 Crore, with a provision for a green shoe option allowing for an additional Rs. 25,000 Crore. The tender, identified by Reference Number 1(113)/2026-CM/STL, falls under the Services category, specifically Miscellaneous Services, and is available for download from October 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bids can be submitted starting from the same date and time, with the submission deadline set for November 21, 2026, at 06:00 PM. The Bid Opening Date is scheduled for November 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Notably, both the Tender Fee and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) are set at Rs. 0.00. This tender represents a critical financial opportunity for eligible institutions to partner with the Food Corporation of India in securing substantial short-term funding for its operations.