The Reserve Bank of India's Annual Report 2025-26 highlighted risks from elevated sovereign debt levels globally, warning that the era of cheap global money is ending. The report flagged risks for India from capital outflows as advanced economies normalise monetary policy. India's foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 682.32 billion providing approximately 10-11 months of import cover. The report also noted India's GDP grew at 7.6% in FY2025-26.
Economy
RBI Annual Report 2025-26: Global Sovereign Debt Elevated; India's Forex Reserves at USD 682.32 Billion
Key Points
- The Reserve Bank of India's Annual Report 2025-26 highlighted risks from elevated sovereign debt levels globally, warning that the era of cheap global money is ending
- The report flagged risks for India from capital outflows as advanced economies normalise monetary policy
- India's foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 682.32 billion providing approximately 10-11 months of import cover
- The report also noted India's GDP grew at 7.6% in FY2025-26
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• RBI Annual Report 2025-26: warns of end of cheap global money era • India's Forex reserves: USD 682.32 billion (~10-11 months import cover) – among top 5 globally • India GDP FY26: 7.6% (Nominal GDP growth: 9.1% in Q4FY26)
