| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.48 billion for the week ending August 15, 2025. |
| Total Reserves | $695.10 billion |
| Key Components | - Foreign Currency Assets (FCA): Increased by $1.92 billion to $585.90 billion. |
| - Gold Reserves: Decreased by $2.16 billion to $86.16 billion. | |
| - IMF Reserve Position: Rose by $15 million to $4.75 billion. | |
| All-Time High | Reserves peaked at $704.885 billion in September 2024. |
| Recent Trend | Earlier in August 2025, reserves had declined for three consecutive weeks before this recovery. |
| RBI's Role | - Actively manages forex market stability. |
| - Prevents excessive rupee depreciation or appreciation. | |
| - Ensures orderly market conditions and limits volatility. |

