RBI Brings Back Over 100 Tonnes of Gold to India in FY25 — What It Means
Published on: June 30, 2025
By: Universal Khabar Team
🇮🇳 RBI’s Golden Move: 100 Tonnes Repatriated from Overseas Vaults
In a historic move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has repatriated over 100 tonnes of gold from foreign vaults to India during the financial year 2024–25 (FY25). This major shift marks one of the biggest gold transfers in decades, signaling increased focus on economic resilience and strategic reserve management.
Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total gold repatriated | 100.32 metric tonnes |
| Domestic gold reserves (FY25 end) | 200.06 tonnes (up from 56.32 tonnes a year before) |
| Foreign gold holdings | Reduced from 413.79 to 367.60 tonnes |
| Total RBI gold reserves (FY25) | 879.58 tonnes |
| Main sources | Bank of England, BIS (Basel), New York Fed |
Why RBI Is Bringing Gold Home
Strategic Control: Storing more gold domestically gives RBI direct control over physical reserves.
Reduced Geopolitical Risk: In uncertain global conditions, repatriating gold shields India from foreign asset freezes or delays.
Strengthened Reserve Confidence: Increases public trust and enhances RBI’s flexibility during economic fluctuations.
Pace Slows in H2 FY25
While RBI moved swiftly in the first half of the year, transferring around 102 tonnes, the second half (Sep 2024–Mar 2025) saw only 1.5 tonnes moved. Experts believe the slowdown was due to logistical constraints and cost balancing.
Did You Know?
RBI had previously stored most of its gold in London, Basel, and New York.
The last large repatriation before this was in 1991 during India’s economic crisis (when gold was actually pledged, not brought back).
What Experts Say
Economists applaud the RBI’s decision as a proactive risk-management strategy, especially at a time when global tensions and dollar volatility are increasing.
Your Take:
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