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Short-term dollar pressures should not distract India from the need to diversify its forex holdings
This article examines India's foreign exchange diversification, noting a concerning potential shift away from it. Despite global trends where central banks, including US allies, diversify from the dollar due to its reduced risk-free status, India's recent data suggests increased dollar concentration. The author strongly advocates for India to maintain its crucial diversification agenda. It proposes a calibrated strategy to reduce major currency risks and boost gold holdings. Short-term pressures must not compromise this long-term resilience against extreme global crises.
LiveMint · Deep Mukherjee · Sep 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM