India’s foreign exchange reserves rose significantly to $697.12 billion for the week ending April 3, 2026, driven mainly by a sharp increase in gold reserves amid global uncertainty.
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Forex reserves rise by $9.063 billion in one week
Total reserves reach $697.12 billion level
Recovery follows previous week’s sharp decline in reserves
Gold reserves are the biggest contributor to the increase
Gold holdings jump by $7.221 billion during the week
Global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions boost gold value
Foreign currency assets increase by $1.784 billion
SDRs see marginal rise, IMF reserve position remains unchanged
The Reserve Bank of IndiaReserve Bank of India intervenes in forex market to stabilize the rupee
Despite gains, reserves remain below February 2026 record high level
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