Balance of Payments (BoP) deficit: $8.1 billion in Q1 FY27 (April–June 2026)
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India’s balance of payments slips into deficit in Q1FY27
India's Balance of Payments (BoP) slipped into a deficit of $8.1 billion in Q1 FY27 (April–June 2026), driven primarily by capital account outflows. The Current Account Deficit (CAD) widened to $3.1 billion, mainly due to higher fuel import costs widening the merchandise trade deficit. Despite robust services exports and remittances, they were insufficient to offset the gap. This development is crucial for exams testing macroeconomic indicators, external sector stability, and RBI's policy response.
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Current Account Deficit (CAD) widened to $3.1 billion in Q1 FY27
Primary driver: Capital account dollar outflows
Merchandise trade deficit widened due to rising fuel import expenses
Services exports and remittances remained strong but insufficient to offset deficit
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