Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reports India’s forex reserves rose $392 million to $687.19 billion

Exam-focused facts from the 18 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped by $392 million to $687.19 billion in the week ended January 9, 2026.
Foreign currency assets (FCAs) fell by $1.124 billion to $550.87 billion.
Gold holdings rose by $1.568 billion to $112.83 billion.
Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) edged down by $39 million to $18.739 billion.
India’s reserve position with the International Monetary Fund fell by $13 million to $4.758 billion.