India's Current Account Deficit Narrows to $5.2 Billion as BoP Surplus Reaches $45.4 Billion in August
India's current account deficit narrowed to USD 5.2 billion in August 2026 from USD 6.1 billion a year earlier, driven by a reduced merchandise trade deficit and increased services trade surplus, according to RBI data. Merchandise exports rose to USD 44.7 billion, while imports increased to USD 71.3 billion. The overall balance of payments recorded a surplus of USD 45.4 billion in August, supported by a sharp rise in foreign capital inflows, including USD 83 billion in non-resident Indian deposits and a capital account surplus of USD 50.6 billion. However, the current account deficit widened to USD 18.3 billion during April-August 2026 compared to the previous year.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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news18 broke this story on 15 Oct, 01:03 pm. Other outlets followed.