GENERAL17 Sept 2026
RBI sells ₹50000 cr govt securities in OMO to drain surplus liquidity
The RBI (Reserve Bank of India) sold ₹50,000 crore of government bonds to pull extra cash out of the banking system. This is the first part of its ₹1 trillion plan announced on 11 September, and two more sales are due on 21 and 28 September. Bond yields rose, so loan and deposit rates may stay firm. If you plan a loan, compare rates soon.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The RBI sold ₹50,000 crore, or about $5.2 billion, of bonds in the 2029-2032 tenors under its open market operations.
- Excess cash in India's banking system hit a record ₹11 trillion earlier this month, which is why the RBI is draining liquidity.
- Two more operations are scheduled for 21 and 28 September, completing the ₹1 trillion mop-up announced on 11 September.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are planning a loan or a fixed deposit, check your bank's latest rates, since bond yields moved up after this sale, and compare a few offers before you decide.
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