Forex Reserves

RBI's forex swaps, arbitrage spur inversion of rupee forward premiums curve

The implied yield on near-maturity forwards is now higher than on longer-term forwards for the first time this year

Forex reserves decline $6.47 bn in a week to $675.65 bn, shows data

India's forex reserves dropped by USD 6.477 billion to USD 675.653 billion for the week ended November 8, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the forex reserves had dropped by USD 2.675 billion to USD 682.13 billion. The kitty, which had hit an all-time high of USD 704.885 billion in end-September, has been declining for multiple weeks. For the week ended November 8, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, decreased by USD 4.467 billion to USD 585.383 billion, the data released on Friday showed. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves. Gold reserves decreased by USD 1.936 billion to USD 67.814 billion during the week, the RBI said. The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) were down by USD 60 million to USD 18.159 billion, the apex bank said. India's reserve position with the IMF was also down by USD

Forex reserves drop by $3.463 billion to $684.805 billion, shows RBI data

India's forex reserves dropped by USD 3.463 billion to USD 684.805 billion in the week ended October 25, the RBI said on Friday. The overall reserves had dropped by USD 2.163 billion to USD 688.267 billion in the previous reporting week. In end-September, the reserves had hit an all time high of USD 704.885 billion. For the week ended October 25, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, decreased by USD 4.484 billion to USD 593.751 billion, the data released on Friday showed. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves. Gold reserves increased by USD 1.082 billion to USD 68.527 billion during the week, the RBI said. The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) were down by USD 52 million to USD 18.219 billion, the apex bank said. India's reserve position with the IMF was down by USD 9 million to USD 4.307 billion in the reportin

Forex reserves of $6 trn to serve as Asia's shield from resurgent dollar

Asian currencies have come under pressure in October, as rising odds of a Donald Trump presidency and uncertainties over the pace of the Federal Reserve's easing bolstered the greenback

Dhanteras special: RBI brings home 102 tonnes of gold; here's why

According to the RBI's latest report on foreign exchange reserves, as of the end of September, the central bank holds 855 tonnes of gold, with 510.5 tonnes now stored domestically

India's foreign exchange reserves drop $2.16 bn to $688.26 bn: Govt data

India's forex reserves dropped by USD 2.163 billion to USD 688.267 billion for the week ended October 18, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall kitty had dropped by USD 10.746 billion to USD 690.43 billion in one of the largest declines in the reserves in recent times, the RBI said on Friday. In the preceding week, the reserves had dropped by USD 3.709 billion to USD 701.176 billion. At the end of September, the reserves had hit an all-time high of USD 704.885 billion. For the week ended October 18, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, decreased by USD 3.865 billion to USD 598.236 billion, the data released on Friday showed. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves. Gold reserves increased by USD 1.786 million to USD 67.444 billion during the week, the RBI said. The Special

RBI sold $6.49 billion in spot forex market in August, shows bulletin

The RBI said it purchased $16.14 billion and sold $22.64 billion in the spot forex market in August

50 bps cut in interest rate likely by March 2025: Axis Mutual Fund

In an interview with Abhishek Kumar in Mumbai, Shah says this view may not hold true if commodity prices go up sharply

Forex reserves breaks 7-week rising streak, stand at $701 bn as of Oct 4

In the period for which the forex reserves data pertains, the rupee had logged its worst week since May and had slipped 0.3% week-on-week

BofA expects India's forex reserves to reach $745 billion in March 2026

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has repeatedly stressed the need to build a forex buffer to act as a shield during periods of market volatility

Forex reserves rise for 5th week, hit record high of $689.46 bn: RBI data

Foreign exchange reserves also include India's reserve tranche position in the International Monetary Fund

RBI Guv Das stabilises volatile rupee with $689 billion forex reserves

India's current account deficit has also narrowed recently thanks to cheaper oil from Russia and global firms setting up service hubs

Forex reserves jump $2.3 billion to fresh record of $683.9 billion

India's forex reserves jumped by USD 2.299 billion to a new high of USD 683.987 billion for the week ended on August 30, according to the RBI data release on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the forex reserves had jumped by USD 7.023 billion to a high of USD 681.688 billion. For the week ended August 30, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased by USD 1.485 billion to USD 599.037 billion, the data showed. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves. Gold reserves increased by USD 862 million to USD 61.859 billion during the week. The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) were up by USD 9 million to USD 18.468 billion. India's reserve position with the IMF was down by USD 58 million to USD 4.622 billion in the reporting week, the apex bank data showed.

Ethanol blending has saved Rs 99,000 crore forex since 2014, says Puri

17.3 mn metric tonnes of crude oil substituted, 51.9 mn tonnes of CO2 emissions averted, the minister said

Forex reserves rise by $7 billion to hit record high of $681.69 billion

India's forex reserves jumped by USD 7.023 billion to touch a new high of USD 681.688 billion in the week ended August 23, the RBI said on Friday. The overall reserves had jumped by USD 4.546 billion to USD 674.664 billion in the previous reporting week. The previous all-time high for the overall reserves was recorded at USD 674.919 billion as on August 2. For the week ended August 23, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased by USD 5.983 billion to USD 597.552 billion, the data released on Friday showed. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves. Gold reserves increased by USD 893 million to USD 60.997 billion during the week, the RBI said. The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) were up by USD 118 million to USD 18.459 billion, the apex bank said. India's reserve position with the IMF was up by USD 30 million

India's forex reserves jump by $4.54 bn to $674.66 bn as of August 16

India's forex reserves jumped by USD 4.546 billion to USD 674.664 billion during the week ended August 16, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous week, the forex kitty had dropped by USD 4.8 billion to USD 670.119 billion. On August 2, the overall reserves hit an all-time high of USD 674.919 billion. In the week ended August 16, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased by USD 3.609 billion to USD 591.569 billion, the data released on Friday showed. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves. Gold reserves increased by USD 865 million to USD 60.104 billion during the week, the RBI said. The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) were up by USD 60 million to USD 18.341 billion. India's reserve position with the IMF was up by USD 12 million to USD 4.65 billion during the week.

Forex reserves decline by $3.47 bn to $667.386 bn, shows RBI data

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervenes in the foreign exchange market to curb excess volatility in the rupee

Foreign exchange reserves jump $4 billion to new peak of $670.85 billion

Surpassing the all-time high level achieved the previous week, India's forex reserves jumped by another USD 4 billion to USD 670.857 billion for the seven days ended July 19, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. The overall reserves had jumped by USD 9.699 billion to an all-time high of USD 666.854 billion in the week ended July 12. For the week ended July 19, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased by USD 2.578 billion to USD 588.048 billion, the data released on Friday showed. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves. Gold reserves increased by USD 1.329 billion to USD 59.992 billion during the week, the RBI said. The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) were up by USD 95 million to USD 18.207 billion, the apex bank said. India's reserve position with the IMF were unchanged at USD 4.610 billion in the reporting we

Forex reserves rise by $810 mn to $653.7 bn as on June 21: RBI data

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervenes in the foreign exchange market to curb excess volatility in the rupee

Forex reserves drop $2.92 bn to $652.89 bn for week ended June 14

India's forex reserves dropped by USD 2.922 billion to USD 652.895 billion for the week ended June 14, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the kitty had jumped by USD 4.307 billion to USD 655.817 billion, a new all-time high after consecutive weeks of increase in the reserves. For the week ended June 14, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, decreased by USD 2.097 billion to USD 574.24 billion, the data released on Friday showed. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves. Gold reserves decreased by USD 1.015 billion to USD 55.967 billion during the week, the RBI said. The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) were down by USD 54 million to USD 18.107 billion, the apex bank said. India's reserve position with the IMF was up by USD 245 million to USD 4.581 billion in the reporting week, the apex