Forex reserves up $940 mn to $166.48 bn

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| The reserves had risen by $404 million during the preceding week ended September 15 compared to a week ago period. Foreign currency assets shot up by $936 million to $159.175 billion during the week ended September 22, according to figures released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) here today. |
| Foreign currency assets in dollars include the effect of revaluation of non-US currencies such as euro, sterling, and yen held in reserves. Reserve position in the International Monetary Fund increased by $4 million to $768 million. |
First Published: Sep 30 2006 | 12:00 AM IST