Page 3 - Forex Reserves

India's foreign exchange reserves fall by $7.5 bn to $681.4 bn: RBI

India's forex reserves fell sharply as RBI interventions and declining gold and foreign currency assets weighed on the overall kitty

Anti-dumping duties can save India $3 billion per year in forex: Report

A report by C-DEP and Centre for WTO Studies says implementing pending DGTR recommendations could reduce forex outflow and support domestic industry with limited inflationary impact

Not a BoP but a growing price adjustment problem for India's economy

The first of a two-part series explores the underlying causes of India's balance of payments issue, and offers some solutions

Rupee ends roller-coaster week with gains; forex kitty shrinks $8 bn

Rupee rebounds sharply over the last two sessions amid aggressive RBI intervention and easing crude oil prices, while forex reserves decline by $8 billion

RBI net-sold record $53.13 billion in FY26, shows monthly bulletin

RBI records highest-ever net dollar sales in FY26 as the rupee remains under pressure from global uncertainty, capital outflows and rising crude prices

Don't think India wants to move towards stringent capital controls: Kotecha

India is in a far healthier position from an economic perspective than it was during the taper tantrum period

Sri Lanka imposes 50% surcharge on car imports to protect falling currency

The Sri Lankan government has imposed a 50 per cent surcharge on vehicle imports - excluding motorbikes and three-wheelers - considering the continuing slide of the country's currency. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is also the finance minister, in a notification on Saturday said "by this order levy on imported goods specified in the schedule here to a surcharge at the rate of 50 per cent on applicable customs duty effect from May 16 for a period of three months". The rupee has seen over 3 per cent depreciation against the dollar by mid this month due to prevailing external pressures - primarily the Iran war, which has led to a massive surge in fuel import bill. The rupee, which was 309 to 310 against the dollar at the beginning of the year, currently stands at over 322. Calling it a "temporary" measure, deputy finance minister Anil Jayantha Fernando told reporters that the move is effectively aimed at making importers delay purchases for three months - a move that could .

India's foreign exchange reserves rise by $6.29 bn on higher gold reserves

India's foreign exchange reserves increased to $696.99 billion in the week ended May 8, led by a sharp rise in gold reserves, according to RBI data

War turmoil drains Asian reserves with India, Philippines among hardest hit

Philippines has led losses with its stockpile sinking 8.1 per cent since the conflict started to $104 billion, while India's dropped 5.2 per cent to $691 billion

Rupee weakens to record closing low, approaches 96 against the dollar

Persistent importer demand, elevated crude oil prices and West Asia tensions pushed the rupee to a record closing low despite RBI intervention

Rupee hits fresh low of 95.75 per dollar amid crude oil, FPI pressure

Worst-performing Asian currency in 2026, second-worst since Iran war

More than 77% of 880.5 mt gold reserves held domestically, says RBI

Central bank increases domestic share of gold reserves to 77.23% in FY26, with holdings rising to 680 MT even as overall forex reserves and gold value expand

India's forex reserves up $2.36 billion, led by foreign currency assets

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $2.36 billion to $703 billion in the week ended April 17, driven by gains in foreign currency assets and gold

Rupee jumps as RBI restricts spot market dollar buying by oil companies

Domestic currency strengthens for second straight session as RBI curbs dollar demand from oil firms; forex reserves rise on higher foreign currency assets

India's forex reserves increase after four weeks, up $9.06 billion

India's foreign exchange reserves rise $9.06 billion after four weeks, led by a sharp increase in gold reserves and modest gains in foreign currency assets

India's forex reserves plunge $30.5 bn in March amid RBI intervention

Forex reserves decline sharply amid RBI intervention to stabilise rupee; foreign currency assets fall in FY26 even as gold reserves rise

March sees $30 billion drop in India's foreign exchange reserves

Forex reserves declined for a third week, led by a sharp fall in gold holdings, while forward book positions and global factors continue to exert pressure on reserve adequacy

RBI net buys $2.52 billion in January, first purchase in 8 months

RBI turned a net buyer of dollars in January 2026, purchasing $2.52 billion after eight months, even as forward market positions and currency metrics shifted

Forex reserves adequate to cushion against external shocks, says RBI

Foreign exchange reserves fell to a two-month low of $709.76 billion as of March 13, the latest data shows

RBI firefights to keep rupee afloat amid outflows, external pressures

RBI intensifies intervention to stabilise the rupee amid FPI outflows, rising oil prices, and a widening BoP deficit, with a ballooning forward book deficit adding to pressure