India current account deficit widens to $25.8 billion
In short
India’s current account deficit widened to $25.8 billion in April-September 2026, up from $18 billion a year earlier, according to RBI data. In the same period, the balance of payments showed a $66.8 billion surplus.
The numbers matter because they show India’s external accounts facing more pressure, even though the overall balance of payments stayed in surplus.
What the reporting says
India’s current account deficit widened to $25.8 billion in April-September 2026 from $18 billion a year ago, according to RBI data. The same period also saw the balance of payments post a $66.8 billion surplus. The figures point to a larger external gap even as overall capital flows remained strong enough to keep the balance of payments in surplus.
Why it matters
RBI data showed India’s current account deficit widening to $25.8 billion in April-September 2026 from $18 billion a year earlier. At the same time, the balance of payments remained in surplus at $66.8 billion. The figures matter for the rupee, external financing and macroeconomic market expectations because they point to a larger current account gap alongside continued overall inflows.