Forex reserves fall by $18.3 billion to $747.5 billion: RBI data
Why in the news
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data released on 2 October 2026 showed that India’s foreign exchange reserves dropped sharply by $18.3 billion to $747.5 billion in the week ended 25 September 2026.
Key facts
- Total reserves: $747.5 billion, down $18.3 billion in one week.
- Foreign currency assets (FCA): the biggest component, fell by $15.5 billion to $615.4 billion.
- Gold reserves: declined by $2.5 billion to $108.7 billion.
- Special Drawing Rights (SDRs): slipped $97 million to $18.64 billion.
- Reserve position with the IMF: eased $86 million to $4.8 billion.
- The figures were published in the RBI’s Weekly Statistical Supplement (WSS) on 2 October 2026.
| Component | Level (week ended 25 Sept 2026) | Weekly change |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign currency assets | $615.4 billion | -$15.5 billion |
| Gold | $108.7 billion | -$2.5 billion |
| SDRs | $18.64 billion | -$97 million |
| Reserve position in IMF | $4.8 billion | -$86 million |
| Total | $747.5 billion | -$18.3 billion |
About forex reserves
India’s foreign exchange reserves are held and managed by the RBI. They have four components: foreign currency assets, gold, SDRs and the reserve tranche position with the International Monetary Fund.
Exam angle
- Remember the four components and that FCA is the largest.
- Latest level: $747.5 billion (week ended 25 September 2026).
- Weekly forex data appears in the RBI’s Weekly Statistical Supplement.