RBI’s Golden Strategy: Reserves Surpass 880 Metric Tonnes Amid Global Uncertainty

The Reserve Bank of India's gold reserves exceeded 880 metric tonnes in the first half of 2025-26 as gold demand surged amid global uncertainties. In September alone, the RBI added 0.2 metric tonnes, bringing the total value to USD 95 billion. Global trends show central banks bought 166 tonnes of gold.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has seen its gold reserves soar past 880 metric tonnes in the first half of the 2025-26 fiscal year. In the latest update, the central bank increased its holdings by 0.2 metric tonnes in the last week of September, raising the total value to an impressive USD 95 billion as noted on September 26, 2025.

The consistent uptick in demand for gold, revered as a reliable haven amid escalating global economic uncertainties, is driving this trend according to the Reserve Bank's latest bulletin. Over the six months ending in September, the RBI added 0.6 metric tonnes of gold, buoyed by purchases of 0.2 metric tonnes in September and 0.4 metric tonnes in June.

Globally, the report highlights that central banks have bolstered their reserves by acquiring an additional 166 tonnes of gold, fueling demand further. As international gold prices climb to record highs in response to economic and geopolitical volatility, investors are increasingly viewing gold as a stalwart financial asset.

(With inputs from agencies.)