RBI books ₹1.69 lakh crore forex gain, sells record $53 billion
The RBI posted a record ₹1.69 lakh crore foreign exchange gain in FY26, a 52% YoY increase, after selling a historic $53.13 billion from its reserves to cushion a 9.5% rupee depreciation. Total foreign‑source income rose 27% to ₹3.28 lakh crore, boosting overall earnings and enabling a record surplus transfer to the government.