India's Current Account Deficit Widens to $4.2 Billion in Q1 FY27: RBI Data
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 larger merchandise trade deficit of USD 86.1 billion. This was partly offset by higher net services receipts of USD 51.6 billion and increased remittances of USD 42.9 billion. Foreign direct investment inflows rose to USD 6.1 billion, while foreign portfolio investments saw a net outflow of USD 9.6 billion. The overall balance of payments recorded a deficit of USD 8.1 billion, with foreign exchange reserves declining accordingly.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–56/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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businessstandard broke this story on 1 Sept, 12:41 pm. Other outlets followed.