The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported an 8.2% increase in its balance sheet for FY25, reaching ₹76.25 lakh crore, according to its latest Annual Report.
The surge was primarily fueled by a 52% rise in gold holdings, a 14.3% increase in domestic investments, and a 1.7% uptick in foreign investments. On the liabilities side, the expansion was driven by a 6% rise in currency circulation, a 17.3% increase in revaluation reserves, and a 23.3% growth in other liabilities, including surplus payable to the government.
The RBI’s gold reserves saw a significant boost, with the central bank adding 57.5 metric tonnes, bringing total holdings to 879.6 tonnes. Of this, 200.6 tonnes are now held domestically, nearly double the previous year’s domestic holdings.
Additionally, the RBI’s foreign currency assets rose modestly from ₹48.02 lakh crore to ₹48.83 lakh crore, while the Currency and Gold Revaluation Account (CGRA) saw a substantial increase of ₹1.72 lakh crore, reflecting strong mark-to-market gains.
The central bank also strengthened its Contingency Fund (CF), raising it from ₹4.29 lakh crore to ₹5.42 lakh crore, ensuring greater financial stability amid global economic uncertainties.
