RBI Absorbs Rs 2.10 Lakh Crore via Two Overnight VRRR Auctions Amid Surplus Liquidity
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) absorbed Rs 2.10 lakh crore liquidity from the banking system through two overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auctions amid surplus liquidity estimated at Rs 5.16 lakh crore as of October 4. The first auction saw bids of Rs 2.10 lakh crore with Rs 2.00 lakh crore accepted at a 5.24% weighted average rate, while the second auction had lower bids of Rs 10,142 crore, fully accepted. Surplus liquidity stems from FCNR(B) deposits and government expenditures.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: businessstandard, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 5 Oct, 09:31 am. Other outlets followed.
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