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16.10.202611:30:00UTC+00India’s FX Reserves Slip to $726.03 Billion, Easing from Record Highs

India’s foreign exchange reserves in US dollar terms edged down to $726.03 billion, compared with a previous level of $734.61 billion, according to the latest data updated on 16 October 2026.

The decline marks a pullback from recently elevated levels, suggesting possible valuation effects in global currencies or changes in the Reserve Bank of India’s intervention pattern in the foreign exchange market. While the reserves remain substantial by historical standards, the moderation from $734.61 billion to $726.03 billion may draw attention from investors tracking India’s external buffer and its ability to manage global financial volatility.

Market participants will be watching subsequent data releases to gauge whether this move is a temporary adjustment or the start of a broader trend in India’s reserve accumulation strategy.

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