India recorded a $4.7 billion current account surplus in April 2026, driven by stronger net services exports and rising net transfers despite FPI outflows of $8.7 billion.
Merchandise trade deficit widened to $27.9 billion
Jun 15, 2026
07:58 pm
What's the storyIndia recorded a current account surplus of $4.7 billion in April 2026, according to preliminary data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today.
This is a significant improvement from the deficit of $4.8 billion seen during the same period last year.
India posts $4.7 bn current account surplus in April; FPI outflows hit $8.7 bn
Remittances, services surplus lift India to $4.7 billion current account surplus in April
India's exports rise 18% in May; trade deficit at $28.2 billion
Goods exports hit record high of $45.2 billion in May 2026, trade deficit widens on higher import growth
India’s goods exports up 18% to $45.2 bn in May
Hanging in balance
May goods exports jump 18% to $45 b; trade deficit widens to $28 b
Goldman Sachs sees India BoP surplus after 2 yrs of deficit, cuts CAD forecast to 1.3% of GDP
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