Document title: Detailed Result: OMO Sale Auction held on Sep 21, 2026 and Settlement on Sep 22, 2026
Issuing authority: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Reference number: Press Release 2026-2027/1157
Date: September 21, 2026
Policy Rates and Liquidity
The Reserve Bank of India announced the results of its Open Market Operations (OMO) sale auction conducted on 21 September 2026, with settlement scheduled for 22 September 2026. The RBI notified a face‑value amount of ₹25,000 crore for the sale. Market participants placed bids totaling ₹84,982 crore in face value, indicating demand more than three times the amount offered. The RBI accepted the full notified amount of ₹25,000 crore, thereby completing the auction as per the announced terms.
Regulatory and Policy Measures
The OMO sale is part of the RBI's routine liquidity management framework aimed at calibrating short‑term money market conditions. By conducting the auction and absorbing the full ₹25,000 crore, the RBI seeks to adjust aggregate liquidity in the banking system in line with its monetary policy stance. The press release was issued by Deputy General Manager Ajit Prasad of the RBI Communication Department.
The auction outcome reflects robust market participation and the effectiveness of the RBI's liquidity absorption tools. This content may not be financially relevant.