**Executive Summary**
This document announces the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) upcoming Open Market Operation (OMO) purchase of government securities for an aggregate amount of ₹50,000 crore on January 22, 2026, as announced in Press Release 2025-26/1759 dated December 23, 2025. Eligible participants must submit electronic offers between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM on January 22, 2026. The auction results will be announced the same day, and successful participants must ensure security availability by 12 noon on January 23, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **OMO Purchase Details:**
* RBI will conduct OMO purchase of government securities on January 22, 2026, for ₹50,000 crore.
* The purchase will be through a multi-security auction using the multiple price method.
* **Eligible Securities:**
* RBI will purchase specific Government Securities, including their ISIN, Security Name, and Maturity Date, as outlined in the table. No security-wise notified amount is provided.
* **RBI Rights:**
* RBI reserves the right to decide on the purchase quantum of individual securities.
* RBI can accept offers below the aggregate amount.
* RBI can purchase marginally higher/lower amounts due to rounding.
* RBI can accept or reject any offer without assigning reasons.
* **Offer Submission:**
* Eligible participants must submit offers electronically via the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system.
* Submission window: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on January 22, 2026.
* In case of system failure, physical offers can be submitted to Financial Markets Operations Department (email, Phone no: 022-22630982)
* Physical offers should use the prescribed form from the RBI website (https://rbi.org.in/web/rbi/forms) before 10:30 am.
* **Auction Results and Settlement:**
* Auction results will be announced on January 22, 2026.
* Successful participants must ensure securities are available in their SGL account by 12 noon on January 23, 2026.
**Impact Analysis**
**Eligible Participants**
* **Impact:** They can participate in the OMO purchase auction.
* **Action Required:** Submit offers electronically between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM on January 22, 2026, or physically if the system fails, and ensure securities are available in their SGL account by 12 noon on January 23, 2026, if successful.
**Reserve Bank of India (RBI)**
* **Impact:** Manages liquidity and influences interest rates through OMO.
* **Action Required:** Conduct the auction, evaluate offers, and announce results.
**Government Securities Market**
* **Impact:** Liquidity and yields of the specified government securities will be affected.
* **Action Required:** Monitor the auction results and adjust trading strategies accordingly.
Key Entities Referenced
Open Market Operations (OMO): RBI's OMO purchase of Government of India Securities, the core subject of the announcement.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI): The central bank and issuer of the policy.
E-Kuber: The Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution system used for submitting offers.
Government of India Securities: The underlying assets being purchased.
Mumbai: Location of the Department of Communication, Central Office of RBI.
प्रेस प्रकाशनी PRESS RELEASE
भारतीय ररज़र्व बैंक
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
वेबसाइट : 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 14, 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 22, 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 IN0020210095 6.10% GS 2031 12-Jul-2031
3 IN0020190065 7.57% GS 2033 17-Jun-2033 ₹50,000 crore
4 IN0020200096 6.19% GS 2034 16-Sep-2034 (There is no security-wise
5 IN0020210152 6.67% GS 2035 15-Dec-2035 notified amount)
6 IN0020220029 7.54% GS 2036 23-May-2036
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 22, 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 23, 2026.
(Brij Raj)
Press Release: 2025-2026/1927 Chief General Manager