Archive · 24 Jan 2026
RBI Infuses Rs 1.25 Lakh Crore
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced plans to add Rs 1.25 lakh crore to the financial system.
This money will come from different actions, like a special loan program, a currency exchange deal, and buying government bonds.
The RBI is doing this because there isn't enough money available in the banking system right now.
Banks need more money to lend, and the RBI wants to make sure everything runs smoothly.
The RBI has been adding money to the system since December and will keep doing so as needed.
Experts think more actions might be needed in March due to upcoming tax payments and pressure on the rupee.
The RBI announced liquidity measures to infuse Rs 1.25 lakh crore into the financial system.
Measures include a 90-day VRR operation of Rs 25,000 crore on January 30 and a three-year $/Rs buy/sell swap auction of $10 billion on February 4.
The RBI will purchase government securities worth Rs 1 lakh crore through OMOs on February 5 and 12.
Liquidity in the banking system has been shrinking, with average liquidity falling from Rs 1.78 lakh crore in November to Rs 57,121 crore in January.
Market participants expect more liquidity actions in March due to higher tax outflows and ongoing currency pressure.
- Who
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- What
- Announced liquidity measures to infuse Rs 1.25 lakh crore into the financial system
- When
- January 30, February 4, and February 5 and 12
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address liquidity pressure and stabilize the financial system
Market Participants
RBI
Liquidity Measures
Market Participants
Market participants approached the RBI for relief due to a sharp spike in certificate of deposit rates and liquidity pressure.
RBI
The RBI announced liquidity measures to infuse Rs 1.25 lakh crore into the financial system, including a 90-day VRR operation, a three-year $/Rs buy/sell swap auction, and government securities purchase through OMOs.
Liquidity Pressure
Market Participants
Market participants expect more actions in March due to higher tax outflows and ongoing currency pressure.
RBI
The RBI will continue to monitor evolving liquidity and market conditions and take measures as appropriate to ensure orderly liquidity conditions.
- Liquidity Infusion
- Rs 1.25 lakh crore
- 90-day VRR Operation
- Rs 25,000 crore on January 30
- Three-year $/Rs Swap Auction
- $10 billion on February 4
- Government Securities Purchase
- Rs 1 lakh crore through OMOs on February 5 and February 12
- Average Liquidity in November
- Rs 1.78 lakh crore
- Average Liquidity in December
- Rs 72,550 crore
- Average Liquidity in January
- Rs 57,121 crore
- One-year CD Rate in January
- 6.9%
- One-year CD Rate in December
- 6.55%
