Overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo Auction
RBI press-release 2026-2027/912 · 17 Aug 2026
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RBI to conduct Overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction under LAF on August 18, 2026
RBI press-release 2026-2027/912 · 17 Aug 2026
Official title
RBI to conduct Overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction under LAF on August 18, 2026
Summary
Check the official recordThe Reserve Bank of India conducts an overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility. The auction occurs on August 18, 2026. The notified amount for the auction is 1,50,000 crore rupees. The tenor of the auction is one day. The window for the auction opens at 09:30 AM and closes at 10:00 AM. The reversal date for the auction is August 19, 2026. The operational guidelines from the February 13, 2020 press release remain in effect for this auction.
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August 17, 2026
RBI to conduct Overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction under LAF on August 18, 2026
On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, as under:
| Sl. No. | Notified Amount (₹ crore) | Tenor (day) | Window Timing | Date of Reversal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,50,000 | 1 | 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM | August 19, 2026 (Wednesday) |
Ajit Prasad
Press Release: 2026-2027/912 Deputy General Manager
(Communications)
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