The Reserve Bank of India reported total foreign exchange reserves of ₹7,02,24,17 crore (approximately $726 billion) as of October 9, 2026. This marks a weekly decline of ₹50,694 crore and $8,578 million compared to the previous week, according to the RBI's weekly statistical supplement released this week.
The reserves comprise foreign currency assets worth ₹5,78,03,13 crore, gold holdings valued at ₹1,01,65,20 crore, special drawing rights (SDRs) of ₹1,79,404 crore, and a reserve position in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of ₹46,181 crore. The foreign currency assets decreased by ₹42,576 crore and $7,142 million over the week, while gold reserves declined by ₹8,092 crore. The SDRs and IMF reserve position showed minor variations during the same period, per the RBI data.
Foreign exchange reserves are a critical indicator of a country's ability to manage currency volatility and external shocks. India's reserves remain robust despite the recent weekly dip, supported mainly by foreign currency assets and gold. The RBI's holdings exclude certain items such as SDRs included under SDR holdings and investments in bonds issued by IIFC (UK). The reserves' size places India among the top holders globally, providing a buffer for economic stability.
The RBI's next weekly statistical supplement will provide updated figures following October 16, 2026. The current data reflects the central bank's ongoing management of India's external assets amid global economic fluctuations, with total reserves standing at ₹7.02 lakh crore as of October 9.