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India’s forex reserves slip by US$1.877 bn, gold reserves climb by US$1.613 bn
Foreign exchange reserves slipped by USD 1.877 billion to USD 686.227 billion in the week ended November 28, according to RBI data. This marks the second consecutive weekly decline, following a steeper fall of USD 4.472 billion previously. Meanwhile, gold reserves climbed USD 1.613 billion to USD 105.795 billion.
India’s foreign exchange reserves slipped by USD 1.877 billion to USD 686.227 billion in the week ended November 28, according to RBI data. This marks the second consecutive weekly decline, following a steeper fall of USD 4.472 billion previously. Meanwhile, gold reserves climbed USD 1.613 billion to USD 105.795 billion, aided by rising global gold prices amid geopolitical tensions and heightened demand for safe-haven assets.
The RBI’s Weekly Statistical Supplement reveals that foreign currency assets (FCA), which form the bulk of the reserves, contracted by USD 3.569 billion to USD 557.031 billion.
Other components posted modest gains—SDRs rose USD 63 million to USD 18.628 billion, and India’s reserve position with the IMF increased by USD 16 million to USD 4.772 billion. Despite recent declines, total reserves are still up nearly USD 48 billion in 2025, after gains of USD 20 billion in 2024 and USD 58 billion in 2023.
The RBI continues to manage rupee volatility through active intervention in the currency market, oscillating between dollar purchases and sales depending on the currency’s strength. Global market movements in currencies and commodities also shape week-to-week fluctuations.
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