India's Current Account Deficit Widens to $4.2 Billion in Q1 FY27, Trade Gap Rises
India's current account deficit widened to USD 4.2 billion (0.5% of GDP) in Q1 FY27 from USD 3.4 billion (0.4% of GDP) a year earlier, driven mainly by a higher merchandise trade deficit of USD 86.1 billion versus USD 68.9 billion. This was partly offset by increased net services receipts of USD 51.6 billion and higher remittances of USD 42.9 billion. Foreign direct investment inflows rose to USD 6.1 billion, while portfolio investments saw a net outflow of USD 9.6 billion, reflecting mixed capital flows amid global uncertainties.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 1 Sept, 12:38 pm. Other outlets followed.