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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received bids worth ₹773.79 billion against the notified ₹1.5 trillion at its 10-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction held on Tuesday. The central bank allotted the entire bid amount at a cut-off and weighted average rate of 5.26%, reflecting steady short-term liquidity demand.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted a 10-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on Tuesday to manage short-term liquidity in the banking system amid moderate liquidity tightness. The auction garnered total bids worth ₹773.79 billion compared to the notified amount of ₹1.5 trillion, indicating subdued borrowing appetite from banks.
Key Highlights:
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Auction Size: RBI had announced a ₹1.5 trillion 10-day VRR auction to inject short-term liquidity into the banking system.
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Bids Received: The RBI received bids amounting to ₹773.79 billion, demonstrating partial demand for liquidity among banks.
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Allotment Details: The entire bid amount was accepted, with a cut-off rate and weighted average rate both at 5.26%.
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Liquidity Trends: The lower-than-notified bidding suggests that liquidity conditions are easing, and banks are relatively comfortable with current cash positions.
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Policy Context: The RBI has been actively using VRR and VRRR operations to fine-tune liquidity and maintain stable money market rates around the policy repo rate of 5.15%.
Sources: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Release, Market Dealers, Reuters
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