On January 23, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced measures to manage liquidity conditions, including a 90-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) operation for ₹25,000 crore on January 30, 2026, a USD/INR Buy/Sell Swap auction of USD 10 billion for a tenor of 3 years on February 04, 2026, and OMO purchase auctions of Government of India securities for ₹1,00,000 crore in two tranches of ₹50,000 crore each on February 05, 2026, and February 12, 2026. Detailed instructions for each operation shall be issued separately. The RBI will continue to monitor evolving liquidity and market conditions. The press release number is 2025-2026/1984. Brij Raj, Chief General Manager, issued the release. Contact the Department of Communication, Central Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001, Phone: 022 - 2266 0502, Website: www.rbi.org.in, Email: helpdoc@rbi.org.in.
Key Entities Referenced
Reserve Bank of India: Central bank of India, announcing measures
90-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) operation: Operation to inject liquidity into the banking system
USD/INR Buy/Sell Swap auction: Auction of USD 10 billion for a tenor of 3 years
OMO purchase auctions: Auctions of Government of India securities
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January 23, 2026
RBI Announces Measures to Manage Liquidity Conditions
On a review of current liquidity and financial conditions, the Reserve Bank has
decided to conduct the following operations to inject liquidity into the banking system:
• 90-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) operation for an amount of ₹25,000 crore to
be conducted on January 30, 2026.
• USD/INR Buy/Sell Swap auction of USD 10 billion for a tenor of 3 years to be
held on February 04, 2026.
• OMO purchase auctions of Government of India securities for an aggregate
amount of ₹1,00,000 crore in two tranches of ₹50,000 crore each to be held on
February 05, 2026, and February 12, 2026.
2. Detailed instructions for each operation shall be issued separately.
3. The Reserve Bank will continue to monitor evolving liquidity and market conditions
and take measures as appropriate to ensure orderly liquidity conditions.
(Brij Raj)
Press Release: 2025-2026/1984 Chief General Manager