RBI Gold Repatriation Dips in H2 FY25 as Reserve Share Rises
Why in the news
RBI sharply slowed gold shipments back to India in the second half of FY25, while gold grew as a share of reserves.
Key facts
- Gold’s share of forex reserves: 11.70%, from 9.32%.
- Repatriation picked up after February 2022 for better physical custody and security.
- Gold hedges inflation, currency and geopolitical risks.
| March-end 2025 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total gold | 879.6 tonnes |
| In India | 512 tonnes |
| Bank of England and BIS | 348.6 tonnes |
| Gold deposits | 18.9 tonnes |
| Foreign currency assets | $567.56 billion |
| of which securities | $485.53 billion |
| with central banks and BIS | $45.68 billion |
| with overseas commercial banks | $36.34 billion |
Exam angle
- Foreign-held gold: Bank of England and BIS.