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RBI brings back 104 tonnes of gold from London as India boosts home reserves
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Published on 8 May 2026
Nearly 77% of India’s gold is now stored at home
The RBI has repatriated 104.23 metric tonnes of gold from the UK to domestic vaults in the second half of FY26, continuing a third straight year of high-security “gold lifts.” With this move, about 77% of India’s total gold reserves are stored within the country, strengthening sovereign security and reducing exposure to global geopolitical risks.
- RBI repatriated 104.23 tonnes of gold from the UK in FY26
- India now holds nearly 77% of its gold reserves at home
- The shift is aimed at sovereign security and lower global risk exposure
- The operation is the third consecutive year of gold repatriation
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