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RBI Brings Home Gold: Over 65% Now Held in India

30 October 20251 min read
ECONOMYRBI Brings HomeGold: Over 65%Now Held in India30 October 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The central bank has been moving more of its gold home, lifting the domestically held portion well above earlier levels.

Key facts

  • Body: Reserve Bank of India.
  • Domestic share: over 65% of holdings now kept in India.
  • Comparison: roughly twice the share of four years earlier.
  • Reason: tighter control over national bullion assets amid uncertain global geopolitics.

Significance

Holding more gold at home gives the central bank greater control of its reserves when world politics is unsettled.

Exam angle

  • Institution: RBI; asset: gold reserves.
  • Domestic holding: above 65%.
  • Driver: geopolitical uncertainty.

Test yourself

1. What share of RBI’s gold holdings is now stored in India?

More than 65% of its gold is now held domestically.

2. Why did RBI accelerate bringing gold back to India, as per the notes?

The move enhances control over bullion assets amid global uncertainty.

3. Compared with four years ago, RBI’s domestic gold share is now about what?

The domestic share is nearly double that of four years ago.

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