India's increased by $964 million to reach $675.157 billion for the week ended July 10, 2026, marking a continued rise after previous declines due to s.
$675.157 billion
Total Forex Reserves (July 10, 2026)
July 3, 2026: $674.19 billion→$675.157 billion
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India's Foreign Exchange Reserves
Takeaway: India's forex reserves have shown a recovery in recent weeks after dropping from a record high earlier in the year.
⏳ Time Machine
How today’s news fits into the bigger picture
June 1991
Balance of Payments Crisis
India faced a severe crisis, with forex reserves plummeting to a record low of **$1.1 billion**, barely enough to cover a few weeks of imports, triggering major economic reforms.
September 2014
Forex Reserves Cross $300 Billion
India's forex reserves crossed the **$300 billion** mark, reflecting increased and export earnings, signifying a growing comfort level for the economy.
September 2024
Peak Before Recent Dip
Forex reserves reached **$617.1 billion**, reflecting a strong external position before global events began to exert pressure.
February 27, 2026
All-Time High Reserves
India's hit an all-time high of **$728.494 billion**, providing a substantial buffer against global uncertainties.
July 3, 2026
Significant Weekly Jump
The reserves saw a substantial increase of **$7.26 billion**, reaching $674.19 billion, reversing a previous decline and signaling a renewed positive trend.
Today
India's foreign exchange reserves rise by $964 million to $675.157 billion.
What happens next?
The RBI will continue to monitor global capital flows and external factors, intervening as necessary to maintain rupee stability and manage the country's reserves.
For the week ended July 10, 2026, India's foreign exchange reserves saw a rise of **$964 million**, bringing the total to **$675.157 billion**. This increase follows a substantial jump of $7.26 billion in the preceding week, indicating a stabilization and rebuilding of the country's external buffers. The foreign currency assets (FCAs), which are the largest component of the reserves, increased by $930 million to **$546.508 billion**. Gold reserves also contributed to the rise, going up by $24 million to **$105.23 billion**. While still below the record high of $728.494 billion seen in February 2026, the recent gains reflect improved capital inflows and less pressure on the rupee.
💭 If you're wondering…
FCAs are foreign currency holdings (like US Dollars, Euros, Yen) that the RBI uses to manage the exchange rate and global transactions. Gold reserves are the physical gold held by the central bank as part of its overall forex reserves, often seen as a safe-haven asset during times of economic uncertainty.
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