RBI Announces 3-Day Variable Rate Repo Auction Worth ₹500 Billion Starting October 10, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will conduct a three-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction from October 10, 2025, offering liquidity injections worth ₹500 billion. This move aims to maintain adequate liquidity in the banking system amid evolving market conditions and ensure smooth functioning of credit markets.

 

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revealed its plan to hold a three-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction beginning October 10, 2025, for a total notified amount of ₹500 billion (₹50,000 crore). The VRR auctions enable banks to borrow funds from the RBI against government securities at variable interest rates determined through competitive bidding.

 

This auction is part of RBI’s monetary policy toolkit to manage short-term liquidity fluctuations and fine-tune credit availability in the banking system. Through these auctions, RBI efficiently absorbs excess liquidity or injects funds as needed to stabilize overnight money market rates.

 

The VRR mechanism has gained significance since its introduction to address temporary liquidity mismatches caused by tax outflows, foreign exchange interventions, and other market operations. Unlike fixed-rate repos, VRR auctions provide flexibility as rates are determined dynamically by market participants.

 

Banks participate in these auctions to meet their liquidity requirements without disrupting the broader lending activities. The ₹500 billion auction signals RBI’s calibrated approach to adjust monetary conditions, balancing growth sustenance and inflation control amid current economic scenarios.

 

The three-day auction format allows banks multiple bidding windows, improving price discovery and allocation efficiency for short-term funds.

 

Key Highlights:

The upcoming VRR auction exemplifies RBI’s proactive liquidity management strategy essential for a resilient financial system amid dynamic macroeconomic challenges.

 

Sources: RBI official releases, Market Screener