RBI announces ₹2.25 lakh crore 3-day VRRR auction
BusinessLine 2 hrs ago·17 Sept 2026, 4:27 pm
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a three‑day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction worth ₹2.25 lakh crore, scheduled to start on 18 September 2026 with the funds to be reversed on 21 September. The VRRR mechanism allows the RBI to absorb excess liquidity from the banking system by offering short‑term securities at a variable rate.
For investors, the auction is a key gauge of the central bank’s stance on liquidity and short‑term interest rates. A large uptake can tighten cash conditions, pushing up short‑term yields and potentially affecting the cost of funding for banks and the valuation of financial stocks. Conversely, a weak response may signal ample liquidity and keep rates lower, supporting broader equity markets.
Market participants will watch the bid‑to‑cover ratio, the final reverse repo rate, and any commentary from the RBI after the auction. Changes in these metrics could influence bond yields, the rupee’s direction, and the momentum of major indices in the days that follow.
Excerpt from BusinessLine
The auction will be conducted on September 18, 2026, with funds set to reverse on September 21, 2026 The Reserve Bank of India has announced a ₹2.25 lakh crore, 3-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) to absorb surplus liquidity from the banking system. The auction…Read the original at BusinessLine
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