IBTimes

According to RBI data, the value of gold reserves, a key component of foreign exchange reserves, increased by $4.990 billion to $128.466 billion in the week ended February 13.

The RBI said India's economy continues to grow strongly despite global uncertainties, with real GDP expected to rise 7.4% in 2025-26. Recent trade agreements with the EU and a US trade deal are expected to sustain growth momentum. Strong contributions from the services and manufacturing sectors.

Gold and silver prices fell for a second straight session amid weakening safe-haven demand. The MCX, gold April futures slipped 0.56 per cent while silver March futures dropped 1.18 per cent, as a stronger dollar and easing geopolitical tensions weighed on bullion prices.