India's Current Account Deficit Widens in Q1 FY27 Amid Rising Imports and Strong Remittances
India's current account deficit (CAD) widened in Q1 FY27 to around USD 3.1-6.2 billion, driven by a rise in the merchandise trade deficit to USD 85.7 billion amid higher oil prices and increased imports. However, strong services exports and remittance inflows helped contain the overall deficit. Capital flows showed mixed trends, with foreign direct investment rising but the capital account posting a deficit. Despite the widening goods deficit, capital inflows and services growth are expected to support the Indian rupee in the second half of FY27.
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moneycontrol broke this story on 17 Aug, 05:42 pm. Other outlets followed.