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India Forex Reserves Rise to USD 672.6 Billion: What the Latest CareEdge Report Reveals
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Shoonya Team
India’s forex reserves rose by USD 960 million during the previous week, while bank credit and deposits continued to record healthy growth, according to the latest CareEdge Moneycast report.
The report also highlighted policy changes, global economic indicators, commodity price movements, and the outlook for Indian equity markets.
India’s Forex Reserves Rise as Bank Credit and Deposits Stay Strong
India’s foreign exchange reserves reached USD 672.6 billion after increasing by USD 960 million during the previous week.
RBI forex reserves are assets held by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), including foreign currencies, gold, and other reserve assets. These reserves help the country manage imports, repay external debt, support the value of the rupee, and deal with global financial uncertainties.
Higher deposits increase the funds available with banks for lending across the economy.
Government Eases Quality Control Rules
On the policy front, the Union Government has eased some of the strictest provisions under the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) across different sectors.
Manufacturers will now be allowed to follow an alternative route to achieve full compliance over a five-year period, giving them additional time to meet quality standards under the revised compliance framework.
Global Economic Updates
The report also highlighted several developments from major economies.
- In the United States, the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index was revised upward to 49.5 in June, compared with the preliminary estimate of 48.9 and 44.8 recorded in May. Despite the improvement, consumer confidence remained at historically weak levels.
- China’s industrial profits increased 18.8% year on year to CNY 3.1 trillion during January to May 2026, compared with 18.2% growth during the first four months of the year.
- Japan’s retail sales rose 5.3% year on year in May 2026, beating market expectations of 3.2% and marking the strongest expansion since November 2023.
Global Markets and Commodity Prices
Global markets mostly ended lower on June 26.
| Index | Movement |
|---|---|
| Dow Jones | −0.09% |
| Nasdaq | −0.24% |
| S&P 500 | −0.05% |
| FTSE 100 | −0.21% |
| Japan’s Nikkei | −4.15% |
Commodity prices were mixed.
| Commodity | Movement | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | +1.55% | USD 4,088 per ounce |
| WTI Crude Oil | −3.74% | USD 69.23 per barrel |
| Brent Crude | −4.34% | USD 71.99 per barrel |
Outlook for Indian Markets
According to the latest CareEdge Ratings Moneycast report, domestic equity markets are expected to remain range-bound amid mixed global cues.
During early trading on Monday, the Sensex hovered around 77,100, while the Nifty traded near 24,050.
Overall, the latest CareEdge Moneycast report points to steady domestic economic indicators, while mixed global developments may continue to influence market sentiment in the coming weeks.
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