India has made a big change in its foreign exchange policy and has now expressed more confidence in gold. According to the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), by the end of September 2025, the country’s gold reserves have reached $ 95.017 billion (about 880 tonnes), which is the largest level in history so far. This store has reached close to the historic figure of $ 100 billion and has made India the second largest institutional buyer of gold globally.
Although there has been a slight decline in foreign exchange reserves, RBI has adopted it as a better economic strategy by increasing investment in gold. The country’s foreign exchange reserves are currently around $ 700.2 billion, which has come down by $ 2.33 billion compared to the previous week. The reason for this is said to be existing global economic and political instability. At such a time, increasing the stock of gold is considered an effective way to keep the rupee stable and prevent currency fluctuations.
India’s gold reserves according to the ton, it is at ninth place globally with 803.6 tonnes. This place of India is quite important after countries like America, Germany and Italy. India is strengthening its economic influence in the global market with rapidly growing gold reserves. In 2024 and 2025, RBI brought back about 100 tonnes of gold to the country kept abroad, which increased domestic control and improved the availability of gold in the market. =
This strategy to increase gold reserves is providing India from dollar volatility and international economic stresses. Gold part has increased from 8.9% to 12.1% in India’s total foreign exchange reserves, which is a significant change in the last five decades. This gives the Reserve Bank more flexibility and economic stability in monetary policy.
Thus, RBI’s move to buy gold and increase its gold reserves is not only necessary for India’s economic security, but it also strengthens India’s economic hold globally. In the coming time, it will be considered a significant success of monetary policy and economic development of the country.