New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may now have to conduct more Open Market Operations (OMOs) to keep bond prices in check and manage liquidity conditions effectively, highlighted a report by State Bank of India (SBI).

The report noted that after showing signs of considerable easing in geopolitical frictions towards the latter part of 2025, the year 2026 began on a turbulent note.

It stated "RBI may have to now do more OMOS to keep bond prices in check".

According to the report, renewed circles of conflict, ranging from developments in Venezuela to tensions around Iran, are proving counter-intuitive for energy and commodities markets. These events could lead to erratic price movements, marking a clear departure from ...