India's forex reserves jump USD 12.42 billion in a week to USD 729.33 billion

India's foreign exchange reserves rose sharply by USD 12.42 billion in the week ended August 21, 2026, to USD 729.33 billion, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The increase was led by a rise in foreign currency assets, while gold reserves also recorded a strong weekly gain.