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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicForeign Exchange Reserves

Topic: Foreign Exchange Reserves

Watch CutTheClutter: 3 major challenges staring down Indian economy in 2025

In Episode 1583, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta & Economy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss India's FDI paradox, bolting FPI & declining forex reserves.

India’s gold industry to create 25,000 jobs, attract Rs 15,000 crore by 2030, says sector report

Report by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry says domestic gold production is expected to rise from 16 tonnes to 100 tonnes by 2030, eliminating the need for imports.

India’s forex reserves rise to $532.87 billion for the first time in over two months

The country's reserves rose by $204 million from the previous week, the first increase since the week ended 29 July.

Currency conundrum in US-China trade negotiations

As US and China work at striking a currency deal, ThePrint takes a look the possible issues that may crop up.

India’s forex reserves post biggest weekly fall since 2011 to well below $400 billion

Forex reserves fell to $394.47 billion as the Reserve Bank of India sold dollars to shore up the sinking rupee.

Modi govt keeps plan B ready to support rupee but in no hurry to implement it

Government is looking at raising funds through NRI bonds if rupee slides further but will junk idea if situation stabilises

No stopping fall in India’s forex levels, it now touches $400.8 billion

Analysts say although current levels are comfortable they’re apprehensive of the pace at which reserves are dropping.

Indian forex reserves under new pressure as rupee crashes to all-time low

With RBI expected to aggressively shore up the rupee, analysts expect forex reserves to dip below $400-billion mark.

RBI steps in after India’s forex reserves soon to dip below $400 billion

The reserves, however, are sufficient enough to cover for the next nine months of import requirements, and policy makers are not worrying too much as of now.

On Camera

The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.