**Executive Summary**
This press release, dated December 12, 2025, announces the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Open Market Operation (OMO) purchase of government securities for an aggregate amount of ₹50,000 crore on December 18, 2025. Eligible participants must submit offers electronically between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM on December 18, 2025. Successful participants should ensure securities are available in their SGL account by 12 noon on December 19, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **OMO Purchase Details:**
* RBI will purchase government securities for an aggregate amount of ₹50,000 crore on December 18, 2025.
* The purchase will be conducted through a multi-security auction using the multiple price method.
* There is no security-wise notified amount.
* **Securities Eligible for Purchase:**
* The press release lists seven eligible Government Securities (GS) to be purchased, including their ISIN, Security, and Date of Maturity.
* **RBI Rights:**
* The Reserve Bank reserves the right to decide on the quantum of purchase of individual securities.
* RBI can accept offers for less than the aggregate amount.
* RBI can purchase marginally higher/lower than the aggregate amount due to rounding-off.
* RBI reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers, wholly or partially, without assigning any reasons.
* **Offer Submission:**
* Eligible participants must submit offers electronically on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM on December 18, 2025.
* In case of system failure, physical offers can be submitted to the Financial Markets Operations Department before 10:30 AM.
* The prescribed form is available on the RBI website.
* **Auction Result and Settlement:**
* The result 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 December 19, 2025.
**Impact Analysis**
**Eligible Participants:**
* **Impact:** Must participate in the auction process to sell eligible government securities to the RBI.
* **Action Required:** Submit offers electronically via the E-Kuber system between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM on December 18, 2025.
**Successful Participants:**
* **Impact:** Must ensure availability of sold securities.
* **Action Required:** Ensure that sold securities are available in their SGL account by 12 noon on December 19, 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
Reserve Bank of India: The central bank of India, responsible for conducting OMO purchases.
OMO Purchase of Government of India Securities: The open market operation (OMO) for the purchase of government securities.
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 12, 2025
RBI announces OMO Purchase of Government of India Securities
As announced vide the Press Release 2025-26/1635 dated December 05,
2025, the Reserve Bank will be conducting OMO purchase for an aggregate amount
of ₹50,000 crore on December 18, 2025.
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 IN0020240183 6.75% GS 2029 23-Dec-2029
2 IN0020210095 6.10% GS 2031 12-July-2031
3 IN0020210244 6.54% GS 2032 17-Jan-2032 ₹50,000 crore
4 IN0020230085 7.18% GS 2033 14-Aug-2033 (There is no security-
5 IN0020250026 6.33% GS 2035 05-May-2035 wise notified amount)
6 IN0020240027 7.23% GS 2039 15-Apr-2039
7 IN0020240118 7.09% GS 2054 05-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 December 18, 2025. 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/en/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 December 19, 2025.
(Brij Raj)
Press Release: 2025-2026/1692 Chief General Manager