India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $4.368 billion to $693.318 billion during the week ended December 19, according to RBI data. The reserves are near the all-time high of $704.89 billion reached in September 2024. Foreign currency assets grew by $1.641 billion to $559.428 billion. Gold reserves surged $2.623 billion to $110.365 billion, boosted by rising international gold prices. SDRs increased $8 million to $18.744 billion, and India's IMF reserve position rose $95 million to $4.782 billion. Overall in 2025, the forex reserves have increased by over $50 billion.
India's Forex Reserves Rise $4.37 Billion to $693.32 Billion for Week Ended December 19
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India's forex reserves rose $4.37 billion to $693.32 billion (week ending Dec 19); gold reserves surged $2.6 billion to $110.4 billion.
Key facts
- India's forex reserves increased by $4.368 billion to $693.318 billion during the week ended December 19
- Reserves are near the all-time high of $704.89 billion reached in September 2024
- Gold reserves surged $2.623 billion to $110.365 billion due to rising international gold prices
- Foreign currency assets grew by $1.641 billion to $559.428 billion
- Overall in 2025, forex reserves increased by over $50 billion
PYQPrelims/PYQ angle
- RAS 2023 Inflation targeting framework of RBI — Both examine RBI's monetary management — forex reserve adequacy supports the same external-stability objective as the inflation-targeting framework.
Mains angle
Q: Examine the composition and recent trajectory of India's foreign exchange reserves and their significance for external-sector stability.
Answer (50 words):
For the week ending 19 December, India's forex reserves rose $4.368 billion to $693.318 billion, near the September 2024 peak of $704.89 billion. Foreign currency assets grew $1.641 billion to $559.428 billion; gold reserves surged $2.623 billion to $110.365 billion. Overall in 2025, reserves have risen by over $50 billion.
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India's foreign exchange reserves for the week ended December 19, 2025 stood at approximately:
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India's forex reserves stood at $693.318 billion for the week ended December 19, after increasing by $4.368 billion. The all-time high was $704.89 billion reached in September 2024.
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Frequently asked questions
How much did India's foreign exchange reserves rise in the week ended December 19?
India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $4.368 billion to $693.318 billion during the week ended December 19, according to RBI data.
How close were the reserves to their all-time high?
The reserves are near the all-time high of $704.89 billion reached in September 2024.
How did foreign currency assets and gold reserves change?
Foreign currency assets grew by $1.641 billion to $559.428 billion. Gold reserves surged $2.623 billion to $110.365 billion, boosted by rising international gold prices.
How did SDRs, India's IMF reserve position, and overall 2025 forex reserves change?
SDRs increased $8 million to $18.744 billion, and India's IMF reserve position rose $95 million to $4.782 billion. Overall in 2025, the forex reserves have increased by over $50 billion.
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