The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has significantly increased the repatriation of its gold reserves, bringing back nearly 77% by the end of March 2026. This marks a rise from 65.4% six months prior, as geopolitical tensions have raised concerns about the safety of sovereign assets stored overseas. The RBI held 880.52 metric tonnes of gold at the end of March, with about 680 metric tonnes repatriated and 197.67 metric tonnes remaining with the Bank of England and the Bank for International Settlements. The shift towards domestic holdings has seen gold's share in total foreign exchange reserves rise to 16.70%, up from 13.92% six months earlier. This trend reflects a broader global movement, as countries reassess the security of their gold reserves in light of recent geopolitical events, including the Russia–Ukraine war and the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.