India's foreign exchange reserves fell to $666.93 billion in the week to June 26, down $5.654 billion from the previous week.

July 3 — After Thursday talks with Japanese prime minister Takaichi, Indian prime minister Modi said India and Japan will strengthen cooperation on critical minerals. Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said such bilateral cooperation should help deepen regional understanding and stability, must not target or harm third parties, and should not form exclusive "small circles" that provoke confrontation. He added maintaining global production and supply‑chain stability and security is a shared responsibility and urged open, constructive cooperation.

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) plans to establish its first securities exchange as an AI mining boom draws investor attention.