The Reserve Bank of India reported total foreign exchange reserves of ₹7,16,428.7 crore (approximately $74.76 billion) as of September 25, 2026. This marks a weekly decline of ₹1,78,698 crore and a year-on-year increase of ₹9,52,405 crore. The reserves include foreign currency assets, gold, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), and the reserve position in the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to the RBI’s weekly statistical supplement.
The foreign currency assets component stands at ₹5,89,782.2 crore, down by ₹1,51,661 crore over the week but up ₹7,36,823 crore year-on-year. Gold reserves were valued at ₹10,41,743 crore, showing a weekly decrease of ₹25,264 crore but a yearly increase of ₹1,98,808 crore. SDRs and the reserve position in the IMF also saw minor fluctuations, with SDRs at ₹1,78,656 crore and the IMF reserve position at ₹46,066 crore as of the same date, per RBI data.
Foreign exchange reserves are a critical indicator of a country’s economic stability and ability to manage external shocks. India’s reserves have shown resilience with a significant year-on-year increase despite weekly volatility. The composition of reserves, with a majority in foreign currency assets and gold, aligns with global central banking practices. These figures provide insight into India’s external liquidity and capacity to support its currency and international trade commitments.
The RBI’s data for the fortnight ending September 15, 2026, also highlighted aggregate deposits with scheduled commercial banks at ₹2,76,23,066 crore, reflecting ongoing financial activity in the economy. The next weekly update is expected following the RBI’s scheduled release, which will provide further clarity on trends in reserves and banking sector liabilities.