Reserve Bank of India data show India’s gold reserves have exceeded US$100 billion for the first time, reaching US$102.4 billion in the week ending 10 October 2025. The share of gold in the country’s foreign-exchange reserves rose to a 29-year high as global gold prices surged. Meanwhile, India’s total forex reserves cooled by US$2.2 billion to US$697.8 billion. Analysts say the trend underscores a shift toward gold amid global uncertainty and may impact currency policy and reserve management strategy.