Call rates remain higher above repo level on banks’ preference to maintain liquidity ahead of festive season

16 Oct 2014 Evaluate

Interbank call rates were trading lower at 8.15%/8.20% from their previous close of 9.00/9.05% on Tuesday, however were higher than repo rate of ‘8% as demand remained higher since banks preferred to maintain some liquidity into the system ahead of festive season. Meanwhile, the rates had soared to 9% in previous season ahead of the holiday. Money markets were shut for trade on Wednesday due to state elections.

The banks via Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) borrowed Rs 17499 crore through repo auction on October 16, 2014, while the banks via LAF borrowed Rs 10762 crore through repo auction and parked Rs 1908 crore via two days reverse repo window on October 14, 2014.

The overnight borrowing rates touched a high and low of 8.25% and 8.00% respectively.

According to the Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL), the weighted average rate (WAR) in the call money market was at 8.10% on Thursday and total volume stood at Rs 26462.94 crore, so far.

As per CCIL data, WAR in the CBLO (Collateralized Borrowing and Lending Obligation) market was at 8.12% on Thursday and total volume stood at Rs 34457.65 crore, so far.

The indicative call rates which closed 9.00/9.05% on Tuesday were contributions made from Andhra Bank, AXIS Bank, Bank of America, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank, J P Morgan Chase, Citibank N.A., Corporation Bank, Credit Agricole Bank, Indusind Bank, ICICI Bank, ICICI Securities, IDBI Bank, Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Punjab National Bank, RBS, Societe Generale, Standard Chartered, so far.

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