Explainer: Gold reserves as strategic anchor
RBI’s 880 tonnes are a shield against shocks, from US tariffs to rupee pressures
Updated At : 06:24 AM Oct 18, 2025 IST
Gold now makes up 13.6 per cent of India’s foreign exchange reserves as of September, up from 9.3 per cent last year, outpacing currencies and bonds. Istock
WITH gold prices touching Rs 1.3 lakh per 10 gram — an over 55 per cent surge from last year — India’s central bank is quietly strengthening its financial defences. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holds 880 tonnes of gold, ranking ninth globally, highlighting the metal’s critical role in economic stability.
