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15 August 2026

India’s current account deficit widening

The Current Account Deficit is a core macroeconomic indicator frequently examined in the GS3 Indian Economy syllabus, and this data provides essential context for analyzing India's external sector performance.

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Notes

  • India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) reached $6.2 billion in June 2026.
  • The CAD shifted from a surplus of $1.2 billion recorded in the same month of the previous year.
  • The primary driver of the widening CAD is the increase in the merchandise trade deficit.
  • The merchandise trade deficit expanded to $30.2 billion in June 2026, compared to $19.2 billion in June 2025.
  • Merchandise exports grew to $41.2 billion from $35.3 billion in the year-ago period.
  • Merchandise imports grew at a faster rate than exports, rising to $71.4 billion from $54.5 billion.
  • Data source: Preliminary data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 6 in India's monthly trade deficit analysis, which has been running since 14 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Analyze the factors contributing to the widening of India's current account deficit and discuss its implications for the country's balance of payments stability. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. According to the RBI's preliminary data for June 2026, what was the primary driver of the widening current account deficit?

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