External Sector

India's current account deficit widened to $4.2 bn (0.5% of GDP) in Q1 2026‑27, up from $3.4 bn a year earlier. Merchandise trade deficit deepened to $86.1 bn versus $68.9 bn YoY, while services recei

Current account swung from a $1.2 billion surplus in June 2025 to a $6.2 billion deficit in June 2026, marking a sharp reversal. Merchandise trade deficit widened to $30.2 billion from $19.2 billion,