India’s External Debt Rises to $778.2 Billion in June Quarter: RBI

India’s External Debt Rises to USD 778.2 Billion in June Quarter: RBI

Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. India’s external debt rose to USD 778.2 billion at the end of June 2026, increasing by USD 15.4 billion from March, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday. Business News | India’s External Debt Rises to USD 778.2 Billion in June Quarter: RBI.

India’s external debt rises to $778.2 billion in June quarter: RBI

India's total external debt rose by USD 15.4 billion to reach USD 778.2 billion by June 2026. The external debt-to-GDP ratio showed a slight improvement, decreasing to 20.8 percent. Long-term obligations grew to USD 624.7 billion, while short-term debt slightly increased to 19.7 percent of overall external debt.

India’s external debt rises to $778.2 billion in June quarter, RBI data shows

External debt to GDP ratio, however, moderates to 20.8% at end-June 2026 from 20.9% on March 31, 2026