RBI balance sheet up 20.6% to 91.97L/cr this year
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The RBI's balance sheet shot up by 20.6% this year, hitting ₹91.97 lakh crore as of March 2026, a solid jump from last year's ₹76.25 lakh crore.
This boost mainly came from bigger domestic investments, a sharp rise in gold value, and more foreign investments.
RBI foreign assets about 71%
Most of RBI's assets (about 71%) are tied up in foreign currency, gold, and international loans, while domestic assets make up just under a third.
The central bank also saw its surplus climb to ₹2.86 lakh crore and its gold stash grow both in quantity and value—thanks to pricier gold worldwide and a weaker rupee.
All this points to the RBI juggling its assets smartly to keep things steady even as markets shift.