Gold Reserves in India increased to 879.60 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2025 from 876.20 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - India Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about India Gold Reserves

• India Gold Reserves was reported at 70.893 USD bn in Jan 2025
• This records an increase from the previous number of 66.148 USD bn for Dec 2024
• India Gold Reserves data is updated monthly, averaging 2.700 USD bn from Dec 1956 to Jan 2025, with 818 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 70.893 USD bn in Jan 2025 and a record low of 175.469 USD mn in Mar 1989
• India Gold Reserves data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Gold Reserves: USD: Monthly

The dataset contains year-, month- and day-wise historically compiled data from the year 2001 to till date on the value of India's foreign exchange reserves such as Gold, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and other Assets, along with its Reserve Tranche Position in International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Notes : 1) Foreign Currency Assets exclude investment in foreign currency denominated bonds issued by IIFC (UK), SDRs transferred by Government of India to RBI and foreign currency received under SAARC SWAP arrangement. Foreign currency assets in US dollar take into account appreciation/depreciation of non-US currencies (such as Euro, Sterling, Yen, Australian Dollar, etc.) held in reserves. Foreign exchange holdings are converted into rupees at rupee-US dollar RBI holding rates.

2) Data on SDR includes SDRs 3,082.5 million allocated under general allocation and SDRs 214.6 million allocated under special allocation by the IMF done on August 28, 2009 and September 9, 2009, respectively.

3) Gold data Include Rupees 31463 crore(US $ 6,699 million) reflecting the purchase of 200 metric tonnes of gold from IMF on November 3, 2009.

Graph and download economic data for Total Reserves excluding Gold for India (TRESEGINM052N) from Dec 1950 to May 2025 about gold, India, and reserves.

This dataset provides values for GOLD RESERVES reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

The dataset shows Year and month wise Foreign exchange reserves of India

Note: 1. Foreign Currency Assets exclude investment in foreign currency denominated bonds issued by IIFC (UK), SDRs transferred by Government of India to RBI and foreign currency received under SAARC SWAP arrangement. Foreign currency assets in US dollar take into account appreciation/depreciation of non-US currencies (such as Euro, Sterling, Yen, Australian Dollar, etc.) held in reserves. Foreign exchange holdings are converted into rupees at market exchange rates prevailing on the day. 2. Data on SDR includes SDRs 3,082.5 Million and SDRs 12,569.56 Million allocated under general allocation done by IMF on August 28, 2009 and August 23, 2021 respectively as well as SDRs 214.6 Million allocated under special allocation done by IMF on September 9, 2009. 3. Gold data Include ₹31463 Crore (US$ 6,699 Million) reflecting the purchase of 200 metric tonnes of gold from IMF on November 3, 2009.

This statistic presents the gold reserves of largest gold holding countries worldwide in 2024. At that time, the central bank of the United States held approximately ******* metric tons of gold. Gold reserves — additional information The United States has the largest gold reserve, with more than ***** metric tons of gold. This was more than twice the gold reserves of Germany and more than three times the gold reserves of Italy and France. China ranked fifth for the amount of gold it has on reserve, but more gold is being mined in China than any other country in the world. Australia, on the other hand, is home to the largest gold mine reserves in addition to being the second-largest producer of gold, after China. While gold no longer serves as an object of exchange and as a confirmation value, gold remains an investment asset for governments, and it could provide a safeguard against inflation or recession. The average price of gold reached a record in 2024, amounting to ******** U.S. dollars for one troy ounce.

Current and historical data on India's Forex Reserves - foreign currency reserves, gold reserves, SDR, RTP, months of import, and comparison with global peers.

The data shows the year-wise foreign exchange reserves in Indian currency and in US Dollar in the years between 2001 and 2017.

Note: 1. Gold has been valued close to international market price. 2. Conversion of FCA is done at current exchange rates and SDR in US dollars is done at exchange rates supplied by IMF. 3. Transactions with IMF are converted at respective SDR/$ rate. 4. FCA excludes: (i) Investment in foreign currency denominated bonds issued by IIFC (UK) since 2009, (ii) Amount lent under SAARC swap arrangements since 2013 and (iii) SDR transferred by Govt. of India to RBI since March 2014. 5. Gold includes Rupee 31,463 crore(US$ 6699 million) reflecting the purchase of 200 metric tonnes of Gold from IMF on November 3, 2009. 6. SDR includes SDR 3082.5 million allocated under general allocation and SDR 214.6 million allocated under special allocation by the IMF done on August 28,2009 and September 2009 respectively. 8. Above figures are as on 31st March of each year mentioned in years. 9. FCA implies Foreign Currency Assets, SDRs implies Special Drawing Rights and RTP implies Reserve Tranche Position in IMF.

The demand for gold across India was about *** metric tons in 2024. This represented an increase of five percent in comparison to the previous year, when the gold demand was *** metric tons. Gold supply Gold demand in India is principally met through imports. India is one of the leading countries for gold imports. In financial year 2022, the value of India’s gold imports was estimated at over *** trillion Indian rupees. The import of gold was a major cause for the country’s trade deficit. To curb imports, the Modi government changed India’s gold import policy. This was done by introducing a higher import duty and allowing import only via nominated agencies which were notified by the Reserve Bank of India and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. The country produces a minimal amount of its gold needs through local mining. The volume of gold mined in India has remained below * metric tons since financial year 2013, while a small amount is also generated by the recycling the precious metal. Reasons to purchase gold Gold purchases are considered an important source of investment. Weddings and festivals across the country lead to major gold sales. Around ** percent of annual sales come from Deepavali, the Hindu festival of lights. The precious metal is considered auspicious and is worn on important occasions and ceremonies in India, mainly in the form of jewelry. Since 2010, more than *** metric tons of gold jewelry are consumed in the country every year.

Gold is the most popular precious metal in the investment industry. The rate of return for gold investments fluctuated significantly during the period from 2002 to 2024 but generated positive returns in most years of the observed period. The return of gold as an investment reached almost ** percent in 2024, one of the highest recorded. Why is gold valuable? Gold is a precious metal with several practical uses, particularly in technology. For example, NASA uses gold to improve its lasers and protect sensitive things in space, including a part of the visor for its astronauts. However, a large share of the demand for gold worldwide is as an investment, particularly by central banks. Gold serves the purpose of an alternative to currency because it is relatively scarce but still has enough mine production to serve the financial sector. Gold as an investment Under the Bretton Woods agreement after World War II, the world’s major currencies were tied to the value of gold. This system, called the Gold Standard, ended in 1971. Still, most countries maintain significant gold reserves. Due to this history and the overall faith in the value of gold, the average gold price tends to increase in times of recession, making it an attractive investment in uncertain times.