RBI announces OMO Purchase of Government of India Securities

**Executive Summary** This press release, number 2025-26/1760 dated December 23, 2025, announces the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) plan to conduct an Open Market Operation (OMO) purchase of government securities for ₹50,000 crore on December 29, 2025. Eligible participants must submit electronic offers between 9:30 am and 10:30 am on that date. The auction results will be announced on the same day, and successful participants must ensure the availability of securities in their SGL account 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 through a multi-security auction using the multiple price method. * There is no security-wise notified amount. * **Securities for Purchase:** The following Government securities will be purchased: * IN0020160118 6.79% GS 2029, Date of Maturity: 26-Dec-2029 * IN0020160019 7.61% GS 2030, Date of Maturity: 09-May-2030 * IN0020220151 7.26% GS 2033, Date of Maturity: 06-Feb-2033 * IN0020240126 6.79% GS 2034, Date of Maturity: 07-Oct-2034 * IN0020210152 6.67% GS 2035, Date of Maturity: 15-Dec-2035 * IN0020230077 7.18% GS 2037, Date of Maturity: 24-Jul-2037 * IN0020230051 7.30% GS 2053, Date of Maturity: 19-Jun-2053 * **RBI's Rights:** * RBI reserves the right to decide on the quantum of purchase of individual securities. * RBI reserves the right to accept offers for less than the aggregate amount. * RBI reserves the right to purchase marginally higher/lower than the aggregate amount due to rounding-off. * RBI reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the offers either wholly or partially without assigning any reasons. * **Offer Submission:** * Eligible participants should submit their offers electronically via the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system. * Submission window: 9:30 am to 10:30 am on December 29, 2025. * In the event of system failure, physical offers should be submitted to the Financial Markets Operations Department (email, Phone no: 022-22630982) in the prescribed form obtainable from the RBI website (https://rbi.org.in/web/rbi/forms) before 10:30 am. * **Auction Results and Security Availability:** * The auction result will be announced on December 29, 2025. * Successful participants should ensure the availability of securities in their SGL account by 12 noon on December 30, 2025. **Impact Analysis** **Eligible Participants** * **Impact**: Affected by the announcement of the OMO purchase of government securities. * **Action Required**: Submit offers electronically through the E-Kuber system between 9:30 am and 10:30 am on December 29, 2025. Successful participants must ensure securities are available in their SGL account by noon on December 30, 2025. **Financial Markets** * **Impact**: Influenced by the OMO purchase, which affects liquidity and interest rates. * **Action Required**: Monitor the auction results and prepare for potential adjustments in their portfolios. **Reserve Bank of India** * **Impact**: Must manage and execute the OMO purchase effectively. * **Action Required**: Announce the auction results, manage the purchase of securities, and monitor the impact on the market.

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