RBI balance sheet grows 20.6% in FY26, led by gold and investments

RBI's balance sheet expanded 20.6% YoY to ₹91.97 lakh crore in 2025-26, driven by domestic investments, gold holdings and foreign investments, according to RBI Annual Report 2025-26. The value of the gold held by the bank rose sharply during the year due to higher global prices as well as rupee depreciation. Income for the year rose by 26.4%.