India’s foreign exchange reserves have grown steadily for the fourth week in a row, hitting an impressive $665.396 Billion till March 28, according to the latest update from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shared on Friday on April 4th 2025.
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a detailed breakdown of India’s Foreign Exchange reserves as of April 4th, 2025
According to RBI’s official report, India’s forex reserves increased last week. Below we have mentioned the detailed breakdown of the reserves till 28th March 2025:
| Components | Value (USD) | Description |
| Foreign Currency Assets (FCA) | 565.01B USD | USD, Euro, Pound, Yen – basically the currencies we trade in globally. |
| Gold Reserves | 77.79B USD | Gold stored both in India & abroad. Its a golden security blanket. |
| SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) | 18.17B USD | This is a reserve asset or currency for emergencies that was created by the IMF. |
| Reserve Tranche Position (IMF) | 4.41B USD | India’s quota contribution to the IMF. It gives borrowing rights from the IMF when there is a financial crisis. |
What Does This Mean?
Foreign Currency Assets – Up by $6.1 billion, showing strong inflows, probably due to foreign investments or export receipts.
Gold Reserves – Up by $518 million – India’s gold surged and this may reflect a revaluation due to rising global gold prices or strategic buying.
SDRs – A minor dip of $64 million in SDRs. It’s not an alarming situation.
IMF Reserve Tranche – Dropped by $16 million. This is our emergency balance at the IMF. It is slightly adjusted but still safe and accessible.
India’s forex reserves aren’t just about figures. They’re a testament to strength, a reflection of resilience, and a comforting safeguard for challenging times ahead.
