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RBI Holds Robust USD 682 Billion Forex Reserves With 11 Months Import Cover to Shield Economy 
Published : Jun 5, 2026, 2:39 pm IST
Updated : Jun 24, 2026, 9:55 pm IST
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During the second bi-monthly monetary policy statement of this current fiscal period, the central bank clarified that the current cash pool covers roughly 11 months of imports. File Photo.
During the second bi-monthly monetary policy statement of this current fiscal period, the central bank clarified that the current cash pool covers roughly 11 months of imports. File Photo.

To improve balance of payments stability, specific efforts are being introduced.

The Reserve Bank of India has announced that national foreign exchange reserves remain robust at USD 682.3 billion. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirmed on Friday that this massive sovereign asset pool is completely adequate to successfully absorb ongoing external market shocks.


Statistically, the reserve collection stood at USD 686.8 billion on January 2 before hitting an all-time peak of USD 728.49 billion on February 27. However, consecutive drops following the West Asia conflict dragged the holdings down to USD 681.38 billion by May 22 before recovering to the current level.

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During the second bi-monthly monetary policy statement of this current fiscal period, the central bank clarified that the current cash pool covers roughly 11 months of imports. Furthermore, these underlying assets are sufficient to cover 89.1 percent of outstanding external sovereign debt.


To improve balance of payments stability, specific efforts are being introduced, including agreements with primary trading partners and permitting 100 percent foreign direct investment within the insurance sector. Additionally, relaxing land-border investment regulations and liberalizing the corporate cross-border borrowing framework will cushion financial systems.


Ultimately, these strategic safety reserves insulate the domestic economy, while steady service exports and inward remittance payments are expected to offset rising international energy costs. The regulatory body remains highly vigilant and prepared to inject required banking liquidity to preserve stable market trading conditions.

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