While headlines focus on repo rates, the real story is in the reverse repo, where banks parked ₹2.48 lakh crore overnight. Why? Because they’d rather earn 5% risk-free with RBI than lend to businesses or individuals. This isn’t just a number; it’s a sign of cautious banking, weak credit demand, and a liquidity trap in plain sight. For job aspirants, especially those eyeing RBI Grade B or NABARD exams, this data is gold. Questions on ‘reverse repo absorption’ or ‘net liquidity deficit’ could be the difference between selection and rejection. Don’t skip the small tables; sometimes the biggest economic signals hide in the footnotes.