**Executive Summary**
This is an extract from the Reserve Bank of India Bulletin Weekly Statistical Supplement dated October 03, 2025. It provides provisional data on the Reserve Bank of India's liabilities and assets as of September 26, 2025, along with variations over the week, end of March 2025, and year. The document also covers foreign exchange reserves, scheduled commercial banks' business in India, money stock components and sources, and liquidity operations by RBI.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Reserve Bank of India - Liabilities and Assets (as of Sep. 26, 2025):**
* Loans and Advances: ₹32,622 Crore.
* Central Government Loans and Advances: ₹177 Crore.
* **Foreign Exchange Reserves (as of Sep. 26, 2025):**
* Total Reserves: ₹6,211,881 Crore (US$ 700,236 Mn.).
* Foreign Currency Assets: ₹5,160,999 Crore (US$ 581,757 Mn.).
* Gold: ₹842,935 Crore (US$ 95,017 Mn.).
* SDRs: ₹166,683 Crore (US$ 18,789 Mn.).
* Reserve Position in the IMF: ₹41,264 Crore (US$ 4,673 Mn.).
* **Scheduled Commercial Banks - Business in India (Outstanding as of Sep. 19, 2025):**
* Aggregate Deposits: ₹23,545,571 Crore.
* Demand Deposits: ₹2,847,059 Crore.
* Time Deposits: ₹20,698,512 Crore.
* Borrowings: ₹858,518 Crore.
* Other Demand and Time Liabilities: ₹1,074,849 Crore.
* Bank Credit: ₹18,902,934 Crore.
* Food Credit: ₹45,284 Crore.
* Non-food Credit: ₹18,857,649 Crore.
* **Money Stock: Components and Sources (as of Sep. 19, 2025):**
* M3: ₹28,349,333 Crore
* Currency with the Public: ₹3,706,680 Crore
* Demand Deposits with Banks: ₹2,990,459 Crore
* Time Deposits with Banks: ₹21,535,691 Crore
* 'Other' Deposits with Reserve Bank: ₹116,503 Crore
* Net Bank Credit to Government: ₹8,490,284 Crore
* Bank Credit to Commercial Sector: ₹19,709,648 Crore
* **Liquidity Operations by RBI (Sep. 22, 2025 - Sep. 28, 2025)**
* Includes amounts for Repo, Reverse Repo, MSF, SDF, and Standing Liquidity Facilities.
**Impact Analysis**
**RBI (Reserve Bank of India):**
* **Impact:** The data reflects the current state of monetary policy and its impact on the economy.
* **Action Required:** Monitor the data to make informed decisions on monetary policy adjustments and liquidity management.
**Scheduled Commercial Banks:**
* **Impact:** Provides insight into their deposit base, lending activities, and overall financial health.
* **Action Required:** Review and adjust business strategies based on deposit growth, credit demand, and borrowing costs.
**Central Government:**
* **Impact:** Shows the level of borrowing from the Reserve Bank and overall credit availability.
* **Action Required:** Monitor the government's financial position and borrowing requirements.
**Investors and General Public:**
* **Impact:** Affects investment decisions and understanding of the overall economic environment.
* **Action Required:** Stay informed about monetary policy changes and financial market trends.
Key Entities Referenced
Reserve Bank of India: Central bank, primary subject of the bulletin, responsible for monetary policy.
Foreign Exchange Reserves: An important aspect of national finance managed by the Reserve Bank of India.
Scheduled Commercial Banks: Banks under the regulatory purview of the Reserve Bank of India and whose business activities are summarized.
Liquidity Adjustment Facility: Tool used by the Reserve Bank of India to manage liquidity.
Money Stock: Monetary aggregate tracked for financial stability.