RBI announces OMO Purchase of Government of India Securities

**Executive Summary** This press release, numbered 2025-26/1760 and dated December 23, 2025, announces that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will conduct an Open Market Operation (OMO) purchase of government securities. The aggregate amount is ₹50,000 crore, and the purchase will occur on December 29, 2025. The auction results will be announced on the same day, with settlement required by 12 noon on December 30, 2025. **Key Points / Main Content** * **OMO Purchase Details:** * RBI will purchase government securities for an aggregate amount of ₹50,000 crore. * The purchase will be conducted through a multi-security auction using the multiple price method. * There is no security-wise notified amount. * **Securities to be Purchased:** * The specific government securities to be purchased are listed in a table, including their ISIN, security description, and date of maturity. * The table lists seven securities maturing between December 2029 and June 2053. * **RBI's Discretion:** * RBI reserves the right to decide on the quantity of purchase of individual securities. * RBI can accept offers for less than the aggregate amount. * RBI may purchase marginally higher/lower than the aggregate amount due to rounding off. * RBI can accept or reject any or all offers wholly or partially without assigning any reasons. * **Auction Participation:** * Eligible participants must submit their offers electronically via the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system. * The submission window is between 9:30 am and 10:30 am on December 29, 2025. * In the event of a system failure, physical offers can be submitted to the Financial Markets Operations Department before 10:30 am. The required form is available on the RBI website. * **Settlement:** * Successful participants must ensure the availability of securities in their SGL account by 12 noon on December 30, 2025. **Impact Analysis** **Eligible Participants (e.g., Banks, Financial Institutions)** * **Impact:** They have the opportunity to sell government securities to the RBI. Their liquidity position could be impacted, and this provides opportunity to engage in trading activity. * **Action Required:** Submit offers through the E-Kuber system (or physically in case of system failure) between 9:30 am and 10:30 am on December 29, 2025. Ensure securities are available in their SGL account by 12 noon on December 30, 2025, if their bid is successful. **Reserve Bank of India (RBI)** * **Impact:** Impacts RBI's monetary policy and liquidity management. The OMO purchase will inject liquidity into the banking system. * **Action Required:** Conduct the auction, evaluate the offers, and settle the transactions. Announce the auction results on December 29, 2025. **Government of India** * **Impact:** Indirectly impacts the government's borrowing costs and overall financial conditions, potentially impacting market yields. * **Action Required:** No direct action is required, but the government may monitor the results of the OMO purchase.

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