India, May 29 -- The Reserve Bank of India's balance sheet grew by 20.6% year-on-year to Rs 91.97 lakh crore as of March 31, 2026, according to the RBI's Annual Report for 2025-26.
The central bank's balance sheet increased by Rs 15.72 lakh crore during the year, rising from Rs 76.25 lakh crore at the end of March 2025 to Rs 91.97 lakh crore by March 2026.
The growth was primarily driven by a significant increase in domestic investments, which rose 44.9% during the year. Gold holdings and foreign investments also recorded strong growth, increasing by 63.8% and 7.9%, respectively.
The expansion reflects the RBI's higher asset holdings across domestic and foreign investments, along with a substantial rise in the value of its gold reserves....