| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Forex Reserves | Increased by $1.68 billion to $688.94 billion (as of December 12, 2025). |
| Previous Week Reserves | Stood at $687.26 billion (ending December 5, 2025). |
| Foreign Currency Assets (FCAs) | Rose by $0.91 billion to $557.79 billion. |
| Gold Reserves | Increased by $0.76 billion to $107.74 billion. |
| Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) | Rose marginally by $0.01 billion to $18.74 billion. |
| IMF Reserve Position | Increased slightly by $0.01 billion to $4.69 billion. |
| Purpose of Forex Reserves | Stabilize domestic currency, meet external payments, maintain economic confidence, manage market volatility. |
| Components of Forex Reserves | Foreign currency assets, gold reserves, SDRs, IMF reserve position. |
| Key Highlight | Gold reserves and foreign currency assets drove the increase. |
| Largest Component of Reserves | Foreign currency assets (Answer to Question: B). |

