India's Current Account Deficit Narrows to $5.2 Billion; BoP Surplus Hits $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 lower merchandise trade deficit and higher 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 strong foreign capital inflows, including a sharp rise in non-resident Indian deposits and improved foreign direct investment.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 15 Oct, 01:03 pm. Other outlets followed.