**Executive Summary**
This press release, dated December 05, 2025, announces that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will conduct OMO (Open Market Operations) purchase of government securities for an aggregate amount of ₹50,000 crore on December 11, 2025. The purchase will be conducted through a multi-security auction using the multiple price method. The results of the auction will be announced on the same day.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **OMO Purchase Details:**
* RBI will purchase government securities through a multi-security auction.
* The aggregate purchase amount is ₹50,000 crore.
* The auction will use the multiple price method.
* The OMO purchase will be conducted on December 11, 2025.
* **Securities for Purchase:**
* The press release specifies the ISIN, security, and date of maturity for seven different government securities.
* The aggregate amount of ₹50,000 crore is spread over multiple securities. There is no security-wise notification amount.
* **Reserve Bank Rights:**
* RBI reserves the right to decide on the quantum of purchase of individual securities.
* RBI may accept bids for less than the aggregate amount.
* RBI may purchase marginally higher or lower than the aggregate amount due to rounding-off.
* RBI may accept or reject any or all bids wholly or partially without assigning reasons.
* **Bidding Process:**
* Eligible participants must submit bids electronically via the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system.
* The bidding window is between 9:30 am and 10:30 am on December 11, 2025.
* Physical bids are only accepted in the event of a system failure and must be submitted to the Financial Markets Operations Department before 10:30 am.
* Forms are obtainable from the RBI website.
* **Settlement:**
* Auction results will be announced on December 11, 2025.
* Successful participants must ensure securities are available in their SGL account by 12 noon on December 12, 2025.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Eligible Participants (e.g., Banks, Financial Institutions)**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to sell government securities to the Reserve Bank of India.
* **Action Required:** Prepare and submit bids electronically via the E-Kuber system between 9:30 am and 10:30 am on December 11, 2025. In case of system failure, submit physical bids before 10:30 am on December 11, 2025. Ensure securities are available in their SGL account by 12 noon on December 12, 2025, if the bid is successful.
**Stakeholder: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)**
* **Impact:** Implementation of monetary policy by managing liquidity in the market through OMO purchase.
* **Action Required:** Conduct the auction process, evaluate bids, and settle the purchase of government securities.
**Stakeholder: Government of India**
* **Impact:** Reduction in the supply of Government Securities.
* **Action Required:** None mentioned.
Key Entities Referenced
Reserve Bank of India: Central bank responsible for conducting OMO purchase
OMO Purchase: Open Market Operation purchase of Government of India Securities
E-Kuber: Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution system for submitting bids
Mumbai: Location of the Department of Communication, Central Office of the Reserve Bank of India.
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
December 05, 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 11, 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 IN0020240076 7.02% GS 2031 18-Jun-2031
3 IN0020220060 7.26% GS 2032 22-Aug-2032 ₹50,000 crore
4 IN0020240126 6.79% GS 2034 07-Oct-2034 (There is no security-wise
5 IN0020220029 7.54% GS 2036 23-May-2036 notified amount)
6 IN0020240134 6.92% GS 2039 18-Nov-2039
7 IN0020200252 6.67% GS 2050 17-Dec-2050
3. The Reserve Bank reserves the right to:
• decide on the quantum of purchase of individual securities.
• accept bids 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 bids either wholly or partially without assigning
any reasons.
4. Eligible participants should submit their bids 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 11, 2025. Only in the event of system failure, physical bids would
be accepted. Such physical bid 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 December 12, 2025.
(Brij Raj)
Press Release: 2025-2026/1644 Chief General Manager