EconomyMonday, 14 September 2026·The Hindu - Economy
India’s forex reserves hit a lifetime high of $785.706 billion in September 2026 week
RBI data showed India’s forex reserves rose by a record $44.903 billion to $785.706 billion in the week ended September 4, 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
For the week ended September 4, 2026, India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped by a record $44.903 billion to a lifetime high of $785.706 billion, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on September 11, 2026.
Key specifics
- The previous week’s reserves had risen by $11.475 billion to $740.803 billion.
- Foreign currency assets increased by $47.498 billion to $648.168 billion.
- Gold reserves fell by $2.594 billion to $113.816 billion during the week.
- Special drawing rights (SDRs) declined by $4 million to $18.806 billion.
- India’s reserve position with the IMF rose by $2 million to $4.916 billion.
Exam lens
MCQ focus: forex reserves components, RBI weekly data, foreign currency assets, SDRs, IMF reserve position; TNPSC may ask which component forms the major share of reserves or which week saw the record rise.