RBI Reports ₹6.85 Lakh Crore Overnight Money Market Activity

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported ₹6.85 lakh crore in overnight money market transactions on June 12, 2026, with a weighted average rate of 5.15%. Key segments included Call Money, Triparty Repo, Market Repo, and Corporate Bond Repo, reflecting active liquidity management by financial institutions.

The Call Money segment saw transactions worth ₹14,966.55 crore at an average rate of 5.27%, while the Triparty Repo segment recorded ₹4.90 lakh crore at 5.14%. Market Repo operations totaled ₹1.73 lakh crore, and Corporate Bond Repo transactions stood at ₹6,749.30 crore, both averaging rates around 5.15%.

In the term segment, Notice Money transactions amounted to ₹1,308 crore at 5.32%, and Term Money operations reached ₹368.50 crore with rates ranging from 6.00% to 6.20%. Additionally, Triparty Repo and Market Repo in the term segment recorded ₹5,755 crore and ₹1,197.93 crore, respectively.

Under the RBI's Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF), ₹1,445 crore was injected through Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) at 5.50%, while ₹1.76 lakh crore was absorbed through Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) at 5.00%. The net liquidity absorption for the day stood at ₹1.76 lakh crore.

Scheduled commercial banks maintained cash reserves of ₹7.73 lakh crore with the RBI as of June 12, 2026, slightly below the fortnightly requirement of ₹7.90 lakh crore. The report highlights the RBI's ongoing efforts to ensure liquidity stability in the financial system.

Key Points
- ₹6.85 lakh crore in overnight money market transactions on June 12, 2026.
- Weighted average rate for overnight transactions was 5.15%.
- Call Money segment recorded ₹14,966.55 crore at 5.27%.
- ₹1.76 lakh crore absorbed via Standing Deposit Facility (SDF).
- Scheduled banks held ₹7.73 lakh crore in cash reserves with RBI.

FAQ

What was the total overnight money market activity on June 12, 2026?
The total overnight money market activity was ₹6.85 lakh crore.

What was the weighted average rate for overnight transactions?
The weighted average rate for overnight transactions was 5.15%.