India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise to $688.94 Billion

December 19, 2025

New Delhi: India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.689 billion to reach $688.94 billion for the week ended December 12, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday.

Gold and SDR reserves increase

According to the RBI, gold reserves increased by $758 million to reach $107.741 billion. Special Draw Rights (SDRs) also saw a marginal increase of $14 million to $18.735 billion.
Foreign exchange reserves had increased by about $1.03 billion in the previous week, reaching $687.26 billion Gold reserves increased by $1.188 billion and SDRs increased by $93 million to $18.721 billion.

The RBI regularly monitors foreign exchange market activity and intervenes to maintain orderly trading when necessary.

FDI Investments at Record Levels

India witnessed a record increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) this year. Total FDI inflows in the first half of FY 2025-26 amounted to $50.36 billion, a 16% increase over the same period last year of $43.37 billion—the highest level ever for the first half of a financial year.

Total FDI inflows are projected to increase from $34 billion in 2012-13 to over $80 billion in 2024-25. Total inflows increased by 18% year-on-year in the second quarter of the current fiscal year to $35.18 billion in April–September 2025.

 India is becoming a truste investment destination

The increase in foreign capital repatriation indicates that India is not only attracting foreign capital but also delivering strong returns to investors. This strengthens India’s reputation as a trusted investment destination. The government is promoting export diversification and attracting more investment by leveraging free trade agreements.