Economy

RBI Initiates Longer-Duration Cash Drain to Manage Record Liquidity Surplus

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THE BRIEF
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a 30-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction to absorb a record liquidity surplus in the banking system.

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The central bank is targeting the withdrawal of ₹7 lakh crore from the system on September 7 to stabilize short-term interest rates.

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This move follows the absorption of ₹6.02 lakh crore via previous auctions, reflecting the RBI's strategy to curb excess cash and manage inflationary pressures.