India’s current account deficit (CAD) widened to US$ 4.2 billion, or 0.5% of GDP, in the first quarter of 2026-27, from US$ 3.4 billion or 0.4% of GDP, in the corresponding quarter a year earlier, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The widening deficit was primarily
India recorded a current account surplus of US$ 4.7 billion in April 2026, reflecting the country’s growing external sector strength despite global economic uncertainties and capital market volatility. The surplus was supported by a sharp rise in remittances and robust foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, helping offset foreign portfolio investment (FPI) outflows













