RBI absorbs Rs 2.04 crore Liquidity from the System
By Ankur Chandra | Updated at: May 31, 2025 10:46 PM IST
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MUMBAI | May 27, 2025 — As per the latest market data, ₹2,04,282 crore was injected into the banking system on May 26, 2025, by RBI.
Key Money Market Highlights (₹ Crore, % per annum)
| Segment | Volume | Weighted Avg Rate | Rate Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight Total | ₹5,92,037.32 | 5.74% | 0.01–6.55% |
| Call Money | ₹17,675.90 | 5.81% | 4.85–5.85% |
| Triparty Repo | ₹3,87,513.90 | 5.73% | 5.60–5.77% |
| Market Repo | ₹1,84,843.52 | 5.77% | 0.01–6.55% |
| Repo in Corp Bonds | ₹2,004.00 | 5.93% | 5.90–6.00% |
RBI Liquidity Operations
- Repo (1-day fine-tuning): ₹4,073 crore at 6.01%
- MSF (1-day): ₹2,476 crore at 6.25%
- SDF (1-day): ₹2,10,831 crore at 5.75%
- Net Liquidity Injection for the Day: ₹-2,04,282 crore (net absorption)
Additional Liquidity and Reserve Metrics
- Standing Liquidity Facility (SLF): ₹8,735.56 crore availed
- Net Liquidity Injected (Including Outstanding): ₹-1,69,815.44 crore
- Cash with RBI (SCBs): ₹9,32,730.48 crore
- CRR Requirement (till May 30): ₹9,48,817.00 crore
- Net Durable Liquidity (as on May 2): ₹2,34,873 crore
Summary
The weighted average overnight rates near the policy corridor were stable. However, the RBI still went ahead with the liquidity absorption through SDF and other instruments. Furthermore, currently, the cash reserve position of scheduled commercial banks is slightly below the fortnightly average requirement. The RBI’s action shows that it is making great efforts to maintain India’s monetary stability.
REF: https://rbidocs.rbi.org.in/rdocs/PressRelease/PDFs/PR414AFBE3A5BED084B7EA5F606629B8A4C3D.PDF
