RBI Absorbs Rs 2.23 Lakh Crore via Variable Rate Reverse Repo Auction
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) absorbed Rs 2.23 lakh crore from the banking system through a variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auction at a weighted average rate of 5.24%, fully accepting bids worth Rs 2.22 lakh crore against a notified amount of Rs 2.25 lakh crore. This move aims to manage surplus liquidity, estimated at Rs 6.94 lakh crore as of September 17. Additionally, the RBI sold government securities worth Rs 50,000 crore via Open Market Operations, with two more tranches scheduled later this month to align money market rates with the policy repo rate.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 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 40/100.
Outlets measured: swarajyamag, businessstandard, freepressjournal, news18, moneycontrol, news18, businessstandard, thehindu, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 15 Sept, 09:29 am. Other outlets followed.