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RBI Conducts 2-Day Variable Rate Repo Auction

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Issued by RBI: 17 Jun 2026  ·  Decoded by BankPulse: 19 Jun 2026, 00:18 IST
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Quick answerRBI conducted a 2-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on June 17, 2026, allotting ₹50,016 crore at a weighted average rate of 5.26%.

What changed

RBI conducted a 2-day VRR auction, allotting ₹50,016 crore at a weighted average rate of 5.26%. The notified amount was ₹50,000 crore, with ₹68,400 crore worth of bids received.

What it means for you

This indicates a strong demand for liquidity in the market, with banks and financial institutions seeking to borrow funds at a competitive rate. The RBI's VRR auction helps to inject liquidity into the system, supporting economic growth and stability.

What you must do

Who it affects

Banks and financial institutions, Corporate borrowers, Economic growth and stability

What is the Variable Rate Repo auction?

The Variable Rate Repo auction is a mechanism used by RBI to inject liquidity into the market by selling securities to banks and financial institutions at a variable rate.

What is the purpose of the VRR auction?

The purpose of the VRR auction is to inject liquidity into the market, support economic growth, and maintain financial stability.

How does the VRR auction impact banks and financial institutions?

The VRR auction provides banks and financial institutions with an opportunity to borrow funds at a competitive rate, supporting their lending activities and maintaining liquidity buffers.

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AI-drafted · 3-model AI consensus fact-check · under the editorial review of Vikram Jain · decoded & published by BankPulse · 19 Jun 2026, 00:18 IST
Official RBI source: https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=62949 — Plain-English summary by BankPulse (bankpulse.ai), reviewed by Vikram Jain. Independent platform, not affiliated with the Reserve Bank of India; never reproduces RBI text verbatim.