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India's Forex Reserves Slip to $765.90 bn, Down $14.88 bn
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🗓 26 Sep 2026, 10:16 AM
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The Reserve Bank of India reported a fall of $14.88 billion in foreign exchange reserves, bringing the total to $765.90 billion.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has disclosed that the country's foreign exchange reserves fell by $14.88 billion, leaving the stock at $765.90 billion. The figure reflects the combined value of foreign currency assets, gold holdings, special drawing rights (SDRs) and the reserve position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The reduction comes amid ongoing net outflows and higher external debt servicing, which have pressured the reserve balance. While the RBI regularly monitors reserve levels to ensure macro‑economic stability, a dip of this magnitude is notable given the reserves' role as a buffer against external shocks.
Analysts note that the current reserve level remains comfortably above the minimum threshold required to cover several months of import payments, but the decline underscores the importance of prudent foreign exchange management. The central bank is expected to continue its routine interventions in the foreign exchange market to mitigate volatility and sustain confidence.
The reduction comes amid ongoing net outflows and higher external debt servicing, which have pressured the reserve balance. While the RBI regularly monitors reserve levels to ensure macro‑economic stability, a dip of this magnitude is notable given the reserves' role as a buffer against external shocks.
Analysts note that the current reserve level remains comfortably above the minimum threshold required to cover several months of import payments, but the decline underscores the importance of prudent foreign exchange management. The central bank is expected to continue its routine interventions in the foreign exchange market to mitigate volatility and sustain confidence.