RBI reports ₹6.95 lakh crore overnight money market activity

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported ₹6.95 lakh crore in overnight money market transactions on June 16, 2026, with a weighted average rate of 5.30%. The operations included call money, triparty repo, market repo, and repo in corporate bonds, reflecting active liquidity management in the financial system.

The call money segment recorded ₹18,276.53 crore at an average rate of 5.36%, while triparty repo transactions amounted to ₹4,96,403.35 crore at 5.30%. Market repo operations stood at ₹1,74,074.57 crore, and repo in corporate bonds reached ₹6,746.30 crore. These figures highlight the diverse instruments used for short-term borrowing and lending.

In the term segment, notice money transactions totaled ₹231.40 crore at 5.09%, and term money operations were ₹564 crore with rates ranging from 5.60% to 6.60%. Triparty repo and market repo in the term segment contributed ₹1,400 crore and ₹812.96 crore, respectively.

RBI also conducted liquidity adjustment operations, injecting ₹89,440 crore through repo and absorbing ₹1,24,251 crore via the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF). Net liquidity absorption for the day was ₹34,386 crore. Scheduled commercial banks maintained cash reserves of ₹8,04,418.32 crore with the RBI, exceeding the fortnightly requirement of ₹8,01,069 crore.

These operations are part of RBI's ongoing efforts to ensure liquidity stability and efficient functioning of the money markets, which are crucial for short-term funding and overall economic activity.

Key Points
- ₹6.95 lakh crore overnight money market transactions reported.
- Call money segment recorded ₹18,276.53 crore at 5.36%.
- Triparty repo transactions amounted to ₹4,96,403.35 crore at 5.30%.
- Net liquidity absorption for June 16 was ₹34,386 crore.
- Scheduled banks maintained ₹8,04,418.32 crore cash reserves with RBI.

FAQ

What was the total overnight money market activity on June 16, 2026?
The total overnight money market activity was ₹6.95 lakh crore.

What was the net liquidity absorption for the day?
Net liquidity absorption for June 16, 2026, was ₹34,386 crore.