| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Reserves (Nov 21, 2025) | USD 688.104 billion (down by USD 4.472 billion from previous week) |
| Previous Week Reserves | USD 692.576 billion (up by USD 5.543 billion in prior week) |
| Foreign Currency Assets (FCAs) | Dropped by USD 1.69 billion to USD 560.6 billion (largest component) |
| Gold Reserves | Fell by USD 2.675 billion to USD 104.182 billion (global price impact) |
| Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) | Declined by USD 84 million to USD 18.566 billion (IMF reserve asset) |
| IMF Reserve Position | Decreased by USD 23 million to USD 4.757 billion |
| Main Authority | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) manages forex reserves |
| Purpose of Reserves | Buffer against external shocks, currency stability, trade financing |
| Recent Peak (2025) | Crossed USD 700 billion earlier in 2025 |
| Key Influencing Factors | Global gold prices, currency fluctuations, RBI's reserve management |

