The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that banks' cash balances stood at ₹9.11 trillion on October 2, 2025. On the same day, Indian banks borrowed ₹2.04 billion through the RBI’s Marginal Standing Facility (MSF), which allows banks to borrow overnight funds in case of liquidity shortages.
Key Points:
Banks' Cash Balances
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Cash balances with RBI reached ₹9.11 trillion on October 2.
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Reflects the overall liquidity position of banks in the system.
Borrowing via Marginal Standing Facility
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Indian banks utilized ₹2.04 billion under the MSF window on October 2.
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MSF acts as a last-resort borrowing facility at a penal rate.
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Indicative of short-term liquidity management by banks.
Sources: Reuters, RBI official reports, Financial news platforms