RBI to Inject ₹1 Lakh Crore via OMO G-Sec Purchase

Massive Liquidity Injection

RBI announces ₹1 lakh crore Open Market Operation purchase of government securities in two equal tranches, ₹50,000 crore each on March 9 and March 13, 2026

Seven G-Secs Targeted
 

March 9 auction covers 6.01% GS 2030, 6.10% GS 2031, 7.18% GS 2033, 6.19% GS 2034, 6.33% GS 2035, 6.92% GS 2039, 7.30% GS 2053 using multiple price method

Year-End Liquidity Crunch
 

Banking system faces cash outflows from GST payments, advance tax obligations ahead of March 31. Current surplus ₹3.02 lakh crore could evaporate without intervention

Bond Market Support

OMO prevents sharp yield spike during government borrowing crunch. Keeps 10-year G-Sec yields stable around 6.67%. Crucial amid Iran war volatility pushing global bond yields higher

Auction Mechanics

Offers accepted electronically via E-Kuber system 9:30-10:30 AM. Results announced same day. RBI reserves right to accept/reject offers without assigning reasons. Securities must be in SGL accounts by noon next day

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