India’s CAD Widens to $4.2 Billion in Q1FY27

India’s CAD widens to $4.2 billion in Q1FY27 from $3.4 billion in Q1FY26

India's current account deficit widened to $4.2 billion in Q1FY27, reflecting higher trade deficits despite increased net services earnings.

India’s CAD widens to $4.2 billion in Q1FY27

India's current account deficit widens to $4.2 billion in Q1 FY27, driven by a larger trade gap and portfolio outflows.

India’s current account deficit widens to $4.2 bn in Q1 as trade gap rises

The modest widening in the CAD came primarily on the back of a sharper merchandise trade deficit.

India's current account widens marginally to $4.2 billion in Q1, RBI data shows

India’s current account deficit widened to $4.2 billion, or 0.5% of GDP, in the April-June quarter, as higher commodity prices and a wider merchandise trade gap weighed on the balance.

India’s current account deficit widens to $4.2 billion in Q1 FY27

India's current account deficit grew to $4.2 billion in the first quarter of 2026-27. A wider merchandise trade deficit significantly impacted this widening balance of payments. Stronger services receipts and higher transfers partially offset the increased trade imbalance. Foreign direct investment saw a net inflow, while portfolio investment recorded an outflow. Foreign exchange reserves declined substantially, reflecting valuation losses and o…

India's current account deficit widens to USD 4.2 billion in Q1 FY27 as merchandise trade gap rises: RBI

India's current account deficit widened to USD 4.2 billion, or 0.5 per cent of GDP, in the April-June quarter of the current financial year, as the country's merchandise trade deficit increased sharply, according to preliminary data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday.