India's RBI Plans to Drain $11.7 Billion From Banking System
The Reserve Bank of India said in a statement it will drain 1 trillion rupees ($11.7 billion) on July 4 via a seven-day variable reverse repurchase auction. Through such moves, the central bank absorbs surplus funds from banks in exchange for eligible securities.
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