RBI to conduct Overnight Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction under LAF on October 21, 2026
RBI 3 hrs ago·19 Oct 2026, 1:56 pm
Economy RBI
The Reserve Bank of India has scheduled an overnight Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction under its Liquidity Adjustment Facility for Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026. The operation will offer ₹50,000 crore for a one‑day tenor, with bids accepted between 9:30 am and 10:00 am, and the funds will be reversed on Thursday, Oct 22.
A VRR auction lets the RBI fine‑tune liquidity by injecting or withdrawing cash at a variable rate, which can move money‑market yields and banks’ overnight funding costs. Changes in these short‑term rates often affect bond prices, equity valuations and borrowing costs for companies.
Investors will watch the clearing rate and any adjustments to the LAF corridor. A higher rate may indicate tighter liquidity, while a lower rate suggests easing. Keep an eye on the RBI’s next statements and any further VRR auctions for clues on short‑term rate trends.
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