Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Increases Foreign Exchange Reserves to $696,610 Million

Key facts

• India's Foreign Exchange Reserves increased to $696,610 Million for the week ending December 26 from $693,320 Million in the previous week.
• The reserves reached an all-time high of $704,890.00 Million in September 2024 and a record low of $29,048.00 Million in September 1998.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Interest Rate was recorded at 5.25% in December 2025, down from 5.50% in the previous period.
• The Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) stood at 3.00% in November 2025, compared to 3.25% in the preceding month.
• The Reverse Repo Rate was maintained at 3.35% as of November 2025.
• Bank Loan Growth YoY increased to 12.00% in December 2025 from 11.50% in the previous period.
• The RBI Central Bank Balance Sheet was valued at 40,873.89 INR Billion in November 2025.
• Foreign Exchange Reserves in India are projected to reach $710,000.00 Million by the end of the current quarter and trend around the same level in 2027.
• India's Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged $311,804.00 Million from 1998 until 2025.