**Executive Summary**
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an Open Market Operation (OMO) for the purchase of government securities, as detailed in Press Release 2025-26/1759 dated December 23, 2025. The auction will occur on January 05, 2026, for an aggregate amount of ₹50,000 crore. Successful participants must ensure securities availability in their SGL account by 12 noon on January 06, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **OMO Purchase Details:**
* RBI will purchase government securities through a multi-security auction using the multiple price method.
* The aggregate purchase amount is ₹50,000 crore, with no security-wise notified amount.
* The securities being purchased are listed with their ISIN, security description, and maturity dates.
* **Auction Participation:**
* Eligible participants must submit offers electronically via the RBI’s E-Kuber system between 9:30 am and 10:30 am on January 05, 2026.
* Physical offers are only accepted in the event of system failure and must be submitted to the Financial Markets Operations Department before 10:30 am on the same day using the form available on the RBI website.
* **RBI Rights:**
* RBI reserves the right to decide on the quantity of individual securities purchased.
* RBI can accept offers for less than the aggregate amount.
* RBI can purchase marginally higher or 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.
* **Settlement:**
* The auction results will be announced on January 05, 2026.
* Successful participants must ensure availability of securities in their SGL account by 12 noon on January 06, 2026.
**Impact Analysis**
**Eligible Participants**
* **Impact:** Need to prepare and submit offers for the specified government securities within the stipulated timeframe.
* **Action Required:** Submit electronic offers via E-Kuber between 9:30 am and 10:30 am on January 05, 2026. If the system fails, submit a physical offer to the Financial Markets Operations Department using the prescribed form before 10:30 am. Ensure securities availability in their SGL account by 12 noon on January 06, 2026.
Key Entities Referenced
Open Market Operations (OMO): The policy announces OMO purchase of Government of India Securities.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI): The central bank conducting the OMO purchase.
Government of India Securities: The financial instruments being purchased by the RBI through OMO.
E-Kuber: The Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution system used for submitting offers.
प्रेस प्रकाशनी PRESS RELEASE
भारतीय �रज़वर् बैंक
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
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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
December 30, 2025
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 05, 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 IN0020220011 7.10% GS 2029 18-Apr-2029
2 IN0020020106 7.95% GS 2032 28-Aug-2032
3 IN0020150051 7.73% GS 2034 19-Dec-2034 ₹50,000 crore
4 IN0020050012 7.40% GS 2035 09-Sep-2035 (There is no security-wise
5 IN0020220102 7.41% GS 2036 19-Dec-2036 notified amount)
6 IN0020100031 8.30% GS 2040 02-Jul-2040
7 IN0020240118 7.09% GS 2054 5-Aug-2054
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 05, 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 06, 2026.
(Brij Raj)
Press Release: 2025-2026/1801 Chief General Manager