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RBI Liquidity Operations: Key Takeaways and Statistics

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RBI's liquidity operations have been key in managing the overall liquidity in the banking system, with a focus on injection and absorption of liquidity to meet the needs of various market segments. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently released data on its liquidity operations, providing insights into the volume of transactions, weighted average rates, and liquidity injection. The data highlights the RBI's efforts to maintain a balance between liquidity and monetary stability.

Key Takeaways:

  • The total amount of money market transactions (volume) stood at 6,58,514.11 crore, with the weighted average rate (WAV) at 5.52%.
  • The call money segment saw a volume of 18,730.15 crore, while the triparty repo segment had a volume of 4,29,330.50 crore.
  • The market repo segment had a volume of 2,06,905.91 crore, while the repo in corporate bond segment had a volume of 3,547.55 crore.
  • The liquidity adjustment facility (LAF), marginal standing facility (MSF), and standing deposit facility (SDF) operations showed a net injection of -42,123.00 crore.
  • The standout segment in the LAF operations was the variable rate repo, with a total volume of 2,00,000.00 crore.
  • The MSF and SDF operations saw a total of 75,507.00 crore and 65.00 crore, respectively.
  • The standing liquidity facility (SLF) availed from RBI stood at 11,057.79 crore.
  • The net liquidity injected (outstanding including today's operations) stood at -31,065.21 crore.
  • The cash reserves position of scheduled commercial banks stood at 8,29,657.19 crore.
  • The government of India surplus cash balance reckoned for auction stood at 30,750.00 crore.
  • The net durable liquidity as on October 03, 2025, stood at 3,85,602.00 crore.

Statistics:

  • Total amount of money market transactions: 6,58,514.11 crore
  • Weighted average rate (WAV): 5.52%
  • Call money volume: 18,730.15 crore
  • Triparty repo volume: 4,29,330.50 crore
  • Market repo volume: 2,06,905.91 crore
  • Repo in corporate bond volume: 3,547.55 crore
  • Liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) operations net injection: -42,123.00 crore
  • Marginal standing facility (MSF) operations total: 6,603.00 crore
  • Standing deposit facility (SDF) operations total: 75,507.00 crore
  • Standing liquidity facility (SLF) availed from RBI: 11,057.79 crore
  • Net liquidity injected (outstanding including today's operations): -31,065.21 crore
  • Cash reserves position of scheduled commercial banks: 8,29,657.19 crore
  • Government of India surplus cash balance reckoned for auction: 30,750.00 crore
  • Net durable liquidity as on October 03, 2025: 3,85,602.00 crore

Sources:

  • Reserve Bank of India (RBI) - 2025-2026/1380
  • Mil OSI Global Banks (http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/).

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