On October 24, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the inclusion of SWAMIH Investment Fund-I under its exemption category in the updated AIF investment directions. Concurrently, India’s forex reserves rose to $702.28 billion as of October 17, with no outstanding central government loans to the RBI.
In a strategic regulatory update, the Reserve Bank of India has officially listed the SWAMIH Investment Fund-I under the exemption category of its revised “Investment in Alternative Investment Funds (AIF)” Directions, 2025.
This move is expected to streamline investments in stressed real estate projects and bolster liquidity in the sector.
Simultaneously, RBI data released on October 24 shows India’s foreign exchange reserves climbed to $702.28 billion as of October 17, up from $697.78 billion the previous week. The central bank also confirmed that the federal government had no outstanding loans with it as of that date, indicating a stable fiscal position.
Key Highlights:
- SWAMIH Investment Fund-I gains exemption status under RBI’s AIF investment framework
- India’s forex reserves increased by $4.5 billion in one week
- RBI reports zero outstanding central government loans as of October 17
- Revised AIF norms reflect RBI’s targeted approach to fund regulation and economic support
Sources: Reserve Bank of India, Economic Times, Business Standard