Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Reports $9.809 Billion Decline in India's Forex Reserves

Key facts

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data shows India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $9.809 billion to $686.801 billion in the week ended January 02, 2026.
• Foreign Currency Assets (FCAs), the largest component of the reserves, decreased by $7.622 billion to stand at $551.99 billion.
• Gold reserves decreased by $2.058 billion during the week to reach a total of $111.262 billion.
• Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) dropped by $25 million to $18.778 billion.
• The country’s reserve position in the IMF decreased by $105 million to $4.771 billion as of December 26.
• In the previous week ending December 26, the reserves had increased by $3.293 billion to $696.61 billion.
• The RBI intervenes in the foreign exchange market to curb excessive volatility in the rupee without anchoring to any predetermined exchange rate level.