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 billion deficit, mainly due to a substantial merchandise deficit of $27.9 billion, overshadowing service surpluses and remittances. Furthermore, foreign portfolio investors began to temper their divestments in the local markets, with the central bank noting an outflow in foreign direct investment.

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 merchandise imports surged 31% year-on-year to $70.84 billion in June. Merchandise exports rose 15.5% to $40.41 billion during the month, while imports climbed sharply,…

India's goods exports increased by 15.5% in June, reaching $40.41 billion. However, the trade deficit expanded significantly to $30.43 billion due to higher imports. Oil, gold,…

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…

India's balance of payments shifts to a $11 billion deficit in FY27's first two months, despite a current account surplus.

India's trade weaknesses are becoming temporary, while its strengths are increasingly structural

NEW DELHI: India's current account deficit (CAD) is expected to widen sharply to 1.5 per cent of GDP in FY27 from 0.6 per cent in FY26, as higher crude oil and commodity prices…