India's forex reserves surged by $1.689 billion to $688.949 billion in the week ended December 12, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported on Friday, December 19, 2025. This follows a $1.033 billion rise recorded the previous week, bringing the total reserves to $687.26 billion then. Foreign currency assets, the biggest part of these reserves, grew by $906 million to $557.787 billion. These assets include holdings in currencies like the euro, pound, and yen, adjusted for their value changes against the dollar. The RBI also noted, "Value of the gold reserves increased by $758 million to $107.741 billion during the week." Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) at the IMF rose slightly by $14 million to $18.745 billion. India's reserve position with the IMF went up by $11 million, now standing at $4.686 billion. This steady rise highlights India's strong foreign exchange buffer according to the central bank's figures.