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RBI Gold Repatriation: The Quiet Move Europe Is Only Now Copying

September 8, 2026September 5, 2026 by Shiwangi Priya

RBI gold repatriation — gold bars in a central bank vault as India brings reserves home from London and Basel

The Netherlands and France just relocated a combined 215 tonnes of gold out of North America, citing crisis preparedness and purity rules. The RBI quietly…

Categories India's Forex Reserves, Commodities, Economy, Latest Tags Banque de France, Central Banks, Foreign Exchange Reserves, Gold Repatriation, Gold Reserves, India economy, Netherlands, RBI, RESERVE BANK OF INDIA, strategic autonomy Leave a comment

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