The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has seen its gold reserves surpass 880 metric tones in the first half of FY2025–26, marking continued accumulation amid rising global demand for the precious metal. According to the RBI’s latest data, the total value of these reserves stood at USD 95 billion as of September 26, 2025.
Key Highlights
- The Reserve Bank of India’s gold reserves exceeded 880 metric tonnes in H1 2025-26, valued at USD 95 billion.
- In six months ended September, RBI added 0.6 tonnes of gold as safe-haven demand surged globally.
During the six months ending September, the central bank purchased 0.6 metric tones of gold — including 0.2 tones in September and 0.4 tonnes in June — reflecting sustained interest in gold as a safe-haven asset amid ongoing global economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
At the end of September, the RBI’s total gold holdings reached 880.18 tonnes, up from 879.58 tonnes at the close of FY2024–25. This builds on a significant 54.13-tonne addition made in FY2024–25, when the RBI notably ramped up its gold acquisitions.
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The RBI bulletin attributed the rise in domestic gold prices to international trends, where growing concerns over inflation, global conflicts, and economic slowdowns spurred central banks and investors worldwide to increase gold holdings. Globally, central banks added 166 tones of gold to their reserves in the recent quarter, driving gold prices to record highs in September.
