India experienced a significant current account deficit of $2 billion in May 2026, primarily driven by a surge in merchandise imports that greatly expanded the trade deficit from the previous year. Although net services exports remained stable and net transfers bolstered the economy somewhat, the month saw considerable outflows in foreign portfolio investments, leading to an overall balance of payments deficit and a reduction in foreign exchange reserves.

India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $30.43 billion in June from $28.21 billion in May, even as goods exports rose 15.5% year-on-year to $40.41 billion. In the April-June…

India's trade deficit expanded to $30.43 billion in June, up from $28.21 billion in May, driven by a 15.5% year-on-year rise in goods exports to $40.41 billion.

India’s goods exports increased 15.5 per cent year-on-year in June 2026 to $40.41 billion, driven by sustained shipments across key sectors, but trade deficit widened to a…

NEW DELHI: India's trade deficit widened to a five-month high of $30.4 billion as imports jumped 31% - the fastest pace of expansion in nearly four years - to $70.8 billion,…

India's capital account surplus is expected to reach USD 105 billion in FY27. Stronger foreign capital inflows and improved portfolio investments will support this growth.…

India experienced a significant current account deficit of $2 billion in May 2026, primarily driven by a surge in merchandise imports that greatly expanded the trade deficit from…

India's financial landscape shifted in May, marked by a current account deficit alongside a narrower capital account deficit. The total balance of payments registered a $4.4…