Archive · 13 Dec 2025
RBI Announces Second OMO Purchase of ₹50,000 Crore
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that it will buy government bonds worth ₹50,000 crore on December 18.
This is the second time they are doing this to put more money into the banks.
The RBI wants to make sure banks have enough money to work well.
They are also selling US dollars to keep the Indian rupee stable.
The RBI's governor said they will make sure there is enough money in the banks, even if the exact amount changes a little.
This is all part of their plan to help the economy grow.
RBI to conduct second OMO purchase of ₹50,000 crore in government securities on December 18.
Auction will be held between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. via the E-Kuber platform.
Purchase includes several benchmark securities with varying maturity dates.
RBI aims to inject durable liquidity into the banking system to support economic growth.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizes ensuring sufficient liquidity without targeting specific surplus levels.
- Who
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- What
- Second round of Open Market Operation (OMO) purchases of government securities worth ₹50,000 crore
- When
- December 18, 2023
- Where
- India
- Why
- To inject durable liquidity into the banking system and support monetary transmission
- Date of Auction
- December 18
- Auction Time
- 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
- Platform
- E-Kuber
- Total Purchase Amount
- ₹50,000 crore
- Benchmark Securities
- 6.75% GS 2029, 6.10% GS 2031, 6.54% GS 2032, 7.18% GS 2033, 6.33% GS 2035, 7.23% GS 2039, 7.09% GS 2054
- Liquidity Target
- Around 1% of NDTL
- Total Liquidity Injection
- ₹1 lakh crore via government securities and $5 billion via foreign exchange swap