India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 1.689 billion to USD 688.949 billion during the week ended December 12, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported on Friday (December 19, 2025).
In the previous reporting week, overall reserves had increased by USD 1.033 billion to USD 687.26 billion.
Foreign currency assets, the largest component of the reserves, increased by USD 906 million to USD 557.787 billion for the week ended December 12.
Expressed in dollar terms, these assets reflect the impact of appreciation or depreciation of non-U.S. currency units—such as the euro, pound, and yen—held in India’s foreign exchange reserves.
The value of India’s gold reserves rose by USD 758 million to USD 107.741 billion during the week. Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) increased by USD 14 million to USD 18.745 billion, while the country’s reserve position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) rose by USD 11 million to USD 4.686 billion, according to RBI data. (The Hindu)
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