**Executive Summary**
This press release, dated January 06, 2026, announces that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will conduct an Open Market Operation (OMO) purchase of Government of India securities for an aggregate amount of ₹50,000 crore on January 12, 2026. Eligible participants must submit their offers electronically between 9:30 am and 10:30 am on the same day. The results of the auction will be announced on the same day. Successful participants must ensure the availability of securities in their SGL account by 12 noon on January 13, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **OMO Purchase Details:**
* RBI will purchase Government securities for ₹50,000 crore on January 12, 2026.
* The purchase will be conducted through a multi-security auction using the multiple price method.
* **Eligible Securities:**
* The securities eligible for purchase are listed in a table, including ISIN, Security and Date of Maturity, e.g., IN0020240050 7.04% GS 2029 maturing on 03-Jun-2029.
* **RBI Rights:**
* RBI reserves the right to decide on the quantity of purchase of individual securities.
* RBI may accept offers for less than the aggregate amount.
* RBI can purchase marginally higher/lower than the aggregate amount due to rounding-off.
* RBI can accept or reject any or all offers without assigning reasons.
* **Offer Submission:**
* Eligible participants must submit offers electronically via the E-Kuber system between 9:30 am and 10:30 am on January 12, 2026.
* In case of system failure, physical offers should be submitted to the Financial Markets Operations Department, in the prescribed form obtainable from RBI website before 10:30 am.
* **Auction Results:**
* The results of the auction will be announced on the same day.
* Successful participants must ensure securities are available in their SGL account by 12 noon on January 13, 2026.
**Impact Analysis**
**Eligible Participants (Banks, Financial Institutions)**
* **Impact:** They have the opportunity to sell eligible government securities to RBI, potentially managing their portfolios and liquidity.
* **Action Required:** Prepare and submit offers electronically within the specified timeframe (9:30 am - 10:30 am on January 12, 2026) via the E-Kuber system. In case of system failure, submit physical offers. Ensure availability of securities in their SGL account by 12 noon on January 13, 2026 if the offer is accepted.
Key Entities Referenced
Open Market Operations (OMO): Purchase of Government of India Securities
Reserve Bank of India (RBI): Conducting OMO purchase of Government securities
प्रेस प्रकाशनी PRESS RELEASE
भारतीय ररज़र्व बैंक
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
वेबसाइट
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www.rbi.org.in/hindi
संचार वर्भाग, केंद्रीय कायाालय, शहीद भगत ससिंह मागा, फोटा, म िंबई - 400 001
Website : www.rbi.org.in Department of Communication, Central Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort,
ई-मेल/email : helpdoc@rbi.org.in Mumbai - 400 001 फोन/Phone: 022 - 2266 0502
January 06, 2026
RBI announces OMO Purchase of Government of India Securities
As announced vide the Press Release 2025-26/1759 dated December 23,
2025, the Reserve Bank will be conducting OMO purchase for an aggregate amount
of ₹50,000 crore on January 12, 2026.
2. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank will purchase the following Government securities
through a multi-security auction using the multiple price method:
S. No. ISIN Security Date of Maturity Aggregate Amount
1 IN0020240050 7.04% GS 2029 03-Jun-2029
2 IN0020240191 6.79% GS 2031 30-Dec-2031
3 IN0020070044 8.32% GS 2032 02-Aug-2032 ₹50,000 crore
4 IN0020240019 7.10% GS 2034 08-Apr-2034 (There is no security-wise
5 IN0020210020 6.64% GS 2035 16-Jun-2035 notified amount)
6 IN0020230077 7.18% GS 2037 24-Jul-2037
7 IN0020230051 7.30% GS 2053 19-Jun-2053
3. The Reserve Bank reserves the right to:
• decide on the quantum of purchase of individual securities.
• accept offers for less than the aggregate amount.
• purchase marginally higher/lower than the aggregate amount due to rounding-
off.
• accept or reject any or all the offers either wholly or partially without assigning
any reasons.
4. Eligible participants should submit their offers in electronic format on the Reserve
Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system between 9:30 am and 10:30
am on January 12, 2026. Only in the event of system failure, physical offers would
be accepted. Such physical offer should be submitted to Financial Markets
Operations Department (email, Phone no: 022-22630982)
in the prescribed form obtainable from RBI website
(https://rbi.org.in/web/rbi/forms) before 10:30 am.
5. The result of the auction will be announced on the same day and successful
participants should ensure availability of securities in their SGL account by 12 noon
on January 13, 2026.
(Brij Raj)
Press Release: 2025-2026/1864 Chief General Manager