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India's Forex Kitty Jumps $938 Million to $682 Billion

India's Forex Kitty Jumps $938 Million to $682 Billion

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 938 million to USD 682.321 billion during the week ended May 28, according to the Reserve Bank of India, following a previous week's drop.

Forex kitty jumps by $14.36 bn to new peak of $723.77 bn

Forex kitty jumps by $14.36 bn to new peak of $723.77 bn

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

India's forex reserves jumped by another $14.36 billion to a new all-time high of $723.77 billion during the week ended January 30, the Reserve Bank said on Friday.

India's forex kitty drops by $1.18 bn to $695.49 bn

India's forex kitty drops by $1.18 bn to $695.49 bn

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

India's forex kitty declined by $1.18 billion to $695.49 billion during the week ended July 18, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall kitty had dropped by $3.06 billion to $696.67 billion.

Forex kitty jumps $6.6 bn to $665.4 bn

Forex kitty jumps $6.6 bn to $665.4 bn

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

India's forex kitty jumped $6.596 billion to $665.396 billion during the week ended March 28, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves rose by $4.53 billion to $658.8 billion, the RBI said on Friday.

India's Forex Reserves Jump by $6.29 Billion to $696.99 Billion

India's Forex Reserves Jump by $6.29 Billion to $696.99 Billion

Rediff.com15 May 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant increase of USD 6.295 billion, reaching USD 696.988 billion for the week ending May 8, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India.

India's forex kitty jumps $8.66 bn to record $725.72 bn

India's forex kitty jumps $8.66 bn to record $725.72 bn

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

India's forex reserves jumped $8.663 billion to hit a new all-time high of $725.727 billion in the week ended February 13, the RBI said on Friday.

India's forex kitty jumps $10.47 bn to $636.09 bn

India's forex kitty jumps $10.47 bn to $636.09 bn

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

India's forex kitty jumped by $10.47 billion to $636.09 billion for the week ended March 8, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had risen by $6.55 billion to $625.63 billion. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex kitty jumps $3.5 bn to $599.53 bn

Forex kitty jumps $3.5 bn to $599.53 bn

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The overall reserves had jumped by $7.2 billion to $595.98 billion for the previous reporting week. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex kitty jumps $2.98 bn to new high of $648.562 bn

Forex kitty jumps $2.98 bn to new high of $648.562 bn

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

India's forex reserves jumped by $2.98 billion to a fresh peak of $648.56 billion for the week ended April 5, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the forex kitty had increased by $2.951 billion to $645.583 billion, which was an all-time high. In September 2021, the country's forex kitty reached an all-time high of $642.453 billion, a level that was breached in March this year.

Forex kitty drops to $698 bn; value of gold...crosses $100 bn

Forex kitty drops to $698 bn; value of gold...crosses $100 bn

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

India's forex reserves dropped by $2.18 billion to $697.79 billion during the week ended October 10, according to the Reserve Bank data released on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall kitty had decreased by $276 million to $699.96 billion.

India's Forex Reserves Surge Past $703 Billion

India's Forex Reserves Surge Past $703 Billion

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 2.362 billion to reach USD 703.308 billion for the week ending April 17, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Will India's forex kitty swell to a new record high?

Will India's forex kitty swell to a new record high?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

India's forex reserves jumped by $ 2.76 billion to $ 623.2 billion in the week ended December 29, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had increased by $4.47 billion to $620.44 billion. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $ 645 billion.

Forex kitty rises by $6.40 bn to $642.50 bn

Forex kitty rises by $6.40 bn to $642.50 bn

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

India's forex reserves increased by $6.4 billion to $642.49 billion for the week ended March 15, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had risen by $10.47 billion to $636.09 billion. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex kitty to fund infrastructure

Forex kitty to fund infrastructure

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

The government is planning to utilize $5 billion worth of foreign exchange reserves for infrastructure development this fiscal.

India's forex kitty drops $2.28 bn to $640.33 bn

India's forex kitty drops $2.28 bn to $640.33 bn

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

India's forex reserves decreased $2.282 billion to $640.33 billion for the seven days ended April 19 in the second consecutive week of drop in the kitty, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. The reserves had dropped $5.40 billion to $643.16 billion in the previous reporting week, ending a multi-week trend of an increase, which also saw the overall reserves touching a new all-time high of $$648.56 billion for the week ended April 5.

India's forex kitty jumps by $12.8 bn to $572.8 bn

India's forex kitty jumps by $12.8 bn to $572.8 bn

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

India's forex kitty rose by $12.80 billion to $572.80 billion in the week ended March 17, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the reserves had dropped by $2.39 billion to a three-month low of $560.00 billion. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex kitty drops $4.34 billion to $589.14 billion

Forex kitty drops $4.34 billion to $589.14 billion

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Falling for the second consecutive week, India's forex reserves dropped by $4.34 billion to $589.14 billion for the week ended May 26, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the reserves had declined by $6.05 billion to $593.48 billion. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

India's Forex Reserves Jump by $9 Billion, Nearing Record High

India's Forex Reserves Jump by $9 Billion, Nearing Record High

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a substantial increase of USD 9.063 billion, reaching USD 697.121 billion for the week ended April 3, 2026, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This surge follows a previous week's decline and brings the reserves closer to their all-time high.

Forex kitty jumps $4.53 bn to $658.8 bn

Forex kitty jumps $4.53 bn to $658.8 bn

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The country's forex reserves jumped by $4.53 billion to $658.8 billion during the week ended March 21, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had increased by $305 million to $654.27 billion.

Forex kitty falls $325 million to $560.94 billion

Forex kitty falls $325 million to $560.94 billion

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

India's foreign exchange reserves dropped $325 million to $560.942 billion as of February 24, making it the fourth consecutive week of decline in the kitty, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had declined $5.68 billion to $561.267 billion. In October 2021, the forex kitty reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

India's forex kitty jumps to all-time high of $645.58 bn

India's forex kitty jumps to all-time high of $645.58 bn

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

India's foreign exchange reserves increased $2.95 billion to $645.58 billion for the week ended March 29, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. This is the sixth consecutive week of a jump in overall reserves. The kitty had increased $140 million to $642.63 billion in the previous reporting week.

Forex kitty declines by $2.16 billion to $584.25 billion

Forex kitty declines by $2.16 billion to $584.25 billion

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

India's forex reserves dropped by $2.164 billion to $584.248 billion for the week ended April 21, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall kitty had risen by $1.657 billion to $586.412 billion. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex kitty swells by $12.74 bn to $609.02 billion

Forex kitty swells by $12.74 bn to $609.02 billion

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

India's forex reserves have swelled by $12.74 billion to $609.02 billion in the week ended July 14, making it one of the strongest weekly surges in the kitty in recent times, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had risen by $1.23 billion to $596.28 billion. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex kitty soars $11 bn to $561.16 billion

Forex kitty soars $11 bn to $561.16 billion

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

India's foreign exchange reserves soared by $11.02 billion to reach $561.162 billion for the week ended December 2, Reserve Bank data showed on Friday. This is the fourth consecutive week of rise in the reserves. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had grown by $2.9 billion to $550.14 billion. For the week ended November 11, the forex kitty had jumped by $14.72 billion in its second fastest weekly acceleration ever.

India's Forex Reserves Fall by $7.5 Billion to $681.38 Billion

India's Forex Reserves Fall by $7.5 Billion to $681.38 Billion

Rediff.com29 May 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant drop of USD 7.511 billion, settling at USD 681.384 billion for the week ending May 22, as the Reserve Bank of India intervened in the forex market due to rupee pressure and the lingering effects of the Middle East conflict.

India's forex kitty jumps $3.03 bn to $576.76 bn

India's forex kitty jumps $3.03 bn to $576.76 bn

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

India's forex reserves increased by $3.034 billion to $576.76 billion as of January 27, making it the third consecutive week of a jump in the kitty. The overall reserves had risen by $1.727 billion to $573.727 billion in the previous reporting week. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex kitty rises by $1.78 billion to $573.78 billion

Forex kitty rises by $1.78 billion to $573.78 billion

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

India's forex reserves increased by $1.78 billion to $573.78 billion in the week ended January 20, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. This is the second consecutive week of a rise in the kitty after the $10.42 billion jump to $572 billion during the preceding week. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

India's forex kitty declines by $1.32 bn to $593.75 bn

India's forex kitty declines by $1.32 bn to $593.75 bn

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

India's forex reserves dropped by $1.32 billion to $593.75 billion for the week ended June 9, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. The overall reserves had jumped by $5.93 billion to $595.07 billion for the previous reporting week. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

India's forex kitty jumps $7.65 bn to $638.26 bn

India's forex kitty jumps $7.65 bn to $638.26 bn

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

India's forex reserves jumped by $7.65 billion to $638.26 billion in the week ended February 7, the RBI said on Friday. This is the third consecutive week of a jump in the kitty, which had increased by $1.05 billion to $630.61 billion for the week ended January 31.

RBI Governor: India's Forex Reserves at $682 Billion, 11 Months Import Cover

RBI Governor: India's Forex Reserves at $682 Billion, 11 Months Import Cover

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced that India's foreign exchange reserves stand at a healthy $682.3 billion as of May 29, 2026, providing approximately 11 months of import cover and strong protection against external shocks.

India's forex kitty drops $1.49 bn to $575.27 bn

India's forex kitty drops $1.49 bn to $575.27 bn

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

India's foreign exchange reserves dropped by $1.49 billion to reach $575.27 billion as of February 3, snapping a three-week rising trend, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had jumped by $3.03 billion to $576.76 billion. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

India's forex kitty drops $5.69 bn to $634.58 bn

India's forex kitty drops $5.69 bn to $634.58 bn

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

India's forex reserves dropped by $5.69 billion to $634.58 billion in the week ended January 3, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall kitty had declined by $4.11 billion to $640.28 billion.

India's Forex Reserves Drop by $8 Billion to $688.894 Billion

India's Forex Reserves Drop by $8 Billion to $688.894 Billion

Rediff.com22 May 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant drop of USD 8.094 billion, settling at USD 688.894 billion for the week ending May 15, as the Reserve Bank of India intervened in the forex market and global events like the Middle East conflict impacted the rupee.

Forex kitty swells by $6.56 bn to $531.08 bn

Forex kitty swells by $6.56 bn to $531.08 bn

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

In the biggest weekly increase in over a year, India's forex reserves swelled by $6.56 billion to reach $531.08 billion for the week ended October 28, RBI data showed on Friday. The overall reserves, which have been on a declining spree for many months now, had dropped by $3.85 billion to $524.52 billion in the previous reporting week. The $6.5 billion jump in the reporting week is the highest since September 2021.

Forex kitty drops by $1.09 bn to $529.99 bn

Forex kitty drops by $1.09 bn to $529.99 bn

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

India's foreign exchange reserves dropped by $1.087 billion to stand at $529.99 billion for the week ended November 4 on a sharp decline in gold reserves, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the reserves had swelled by $6.561 billion to reach $531.08 billion, making it the biggest weekly jump in a year. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex kitty rises by $305 mn to $654.27 bn

Forex kitty rises by $305 mn to $654.27 bn

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The country's forex reserves increased by $305 million to $654.27 billion during the week ended March 14, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves rose by $15.27 billion to $653.97 billion and registered the sharpest weekly rise in two years.

Forex kitty drops by $6.48 bn to $675.65 bn

Forex kitty drops by $6.48 bn to $675.65 bn

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

India's forex reserves dropped by $6.46 billion to $675.65 billion for the week ended November 8, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the forex reserves had dropped by $2.67 billion to $682.13 billion.

India's Forex Reserves Drop by $7.79 Billion to $690.69 Billion

India's Forex Reserves Drop by $7.79 Billion to $690.69 Billion

Rediff.com8 May 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant drop of USD 7.794 billion, settling at USD 690.693 billion for the week ending May 1, as reported by the RBI, reflecting the impact of global events and central bank interventions.

India's forex kitty drops $4.89 bn to $685.73 bn

India's forex kitty drops $4.89 bn to $685.73 bn

Rediff.com23 May 2025

India's forex reserves dropped $4.89 billion to $685.73 billion for the week ended May 16, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. The overall reserves jumped by $4.553 billion to $690.617 billion in the previous reporting week.

Forex reserves jump by $8 bn to all-time high of $709 bn

Forex reserves jump by $8 bn to all-time high of $709 bn

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

India's forex reserves jumped by $8 billion to an all-time high of $709 billion during the week ended January 23, the RBI said on Friday.