RBI releases draft Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Secondary Market Transactions in Government Securities) Directions, 2026

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June 25, 2026 RBI releases draft Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Secondary Market Transactions in Government Securities) Directions, 2026 The Reserve Bank of India today released the draft Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Secondary Market Transactions in Government Securities) Directions, 2026. Comments on the draft Directions are invited from banks, market participants, investors and other interested stakeholders by July 17, 2026. Feedback on the draft Directions may be forwarded to: The Chief General Manager Reserve Bank of India Financial Markets Regulation Department 9th Floor, Central Office Building Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort Mumbai – 400001 Or by email with subject line “Feedback on draft Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Secondary Market Transactions in Government Securities) Directions, 2026”. Background Secondary market transactions in Government securities are undertaken in accordance with the instructions issued from time to time. With an objective to enhance clarity, streamline compliance, and provide a single point of reference to all stakeholders, the draft Directions consolidate extant instructions for undertaking secondary market transactions in Government securities. (Brij Raj) Press Release: 2026-2027/541 Chief General Manager प्रेस प्रकाशनी PRESS RELEASE भारतीय ǐरज़वर् बैंक RESERVE BANK OF INDIA वेबसाइट : www.rbi.org.in/hindi संचार ͪ वभाग, केंद्रȣय कायार्लय, शहȣद भगत ͧ संह मागर्, फोटर्, मुंबई - 400 001 Website : www.rbi.org.in Department of Communication, Central Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort, ई-मेल/email : helpdoc@rbi.org.in Mumbai - 400 001 फोन/Phone: 022 - 2266 0502