📄 Source: Reserve Bank of India · Press Release prid 63111
Quick answerOn July 9, 2026 the RBI conducted a 1‑day Variable Rate Repo auction with a ceiling of ₹50,000 crore. Bids totalling ₹46,729 crore were fully allotted at a cut‑off and weighted‑average rate of 5.26 %. No partial allotment was reported.
What changed
The overnight VRR auction for a 1‑day tenor closed with bids of ₹46,729 crore, which were entirely allotted. The cut‑off rate and the weighted‑average rate were both 5.26 %, matching the RBI's announced rate for this session. The notified amount of ₹50,000 crore was not fully taken up.
What it means for you
Banks and other eligible participants can obtain overnight funds at 5.26 % via the repo mechanism, setting the benchmark cost of short‑term liquidity. The rate signals RBI's current stance on monetary conditions and will filter through to interbank and market rates. Institutions that missed the auction may need to source funds at higher market rates.
What you must do
Review your overnight funding strategy against the 5.26 % VRR.
Update pricing of short‑term loans and deposits to reflect the new cost.
Incorporate the VRR into liquidity risk models and cash‑flow forecasts.
Plan participation in upcoming VRR auctions to secure needed funding.
Who it affects
Scheduled commercial banks, NBFCs with repo eligibility, Primary dealers, Treasury and liquidity management teams
What is the Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction?
It is a daily RBI operation where eligible institutions bid for overnight funds against government securities, with the rate determined by the aggregate demand and supply of bids.
How does the 5.26 % rate impact my bank's cost of funds?
The 5.26 % becomes the benchmark rate for overnight borrowing via the repo market, influencing the pricing of short‑term loans, deposits, and the overall liquidity cost for the bank.
What should we do if we did not secure funds in this auction?
Seek alternative market sources, such as interbank borrowing, which may carry a higher rate, and adjust your liquidity plan accordingly.
Test yourself
Quick self-check built only from the facts already on this page — tap a question to reveal the answer.
Q1. In one line, what does this circular do?
On July 9, 2026 the RBI conducted a 1‑day Variable Rate Repo auction with a ceiling of ₹50,000 crore. Bids totalling ₹46,729 crore were fully allotted at a cut‑off and weighted‑average rate of 5.26 %. No partial allotment was reported.
Q2. Who does this circular apply to?
Scheduled commercial banks, NBFCs with repo eligibility, Primary dealers, Treasury and liquidity management teams
Q3. What is the first thing you should do about it?
Review your overnight funding strategy against the 5.26 % VRR.
Review your overnight funding strategy against the 5.26 % VRR.
Update pricing of short‑term loans and deposits to reflect the new cost.
Incorporate the VRR into liquidity risk models and cash‑flow forecasts.
Plan participation in upcoming VRR auctions to secure needed funding.
Grouped from the action items above — a single circular may involve more than one team.
Worked example & action-note template
Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (Scheduled commercial banks, NBFCs with repo eligibility, Primary dealers, Treasury and liquidity management teams), your first concrete step on “July 9, 2026 Overnight Variable Rate Repo Auction Results” is: “Review your overnight funding strategy against the 5.26 % VRR.” (RBI issued this 09 Jul 2026).
Action required: Review your overnight funding strategy against the 5.26 % VRR.
Action required: Update pricing of short‑term loans and deposits to reflect the new cost.
Action required: Incorporate the VRR into liquidity risk models and cash‑flow forecasts.
Action required: Plan participation in upcoming VRR auctions to secure needed funding.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
Built only from this circular’s own published fields — not legal advice; always confirm against the official RBI source.
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Official RBI source: https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=63111 — Plain-English summary by BankPulse (bankpulse.ai), reviewed by our expert review panel. Independent platform, not affiliated with the Reserve Bank of India; never reproduces RBI text verbatim.
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