India Sept 2026 Current Account Deficit Widens to $7.4B on Higher Imports

India's current account deficit widened to $7.4 billion in September 2026 from $5.2 billion a year earlier, driven by a larger merchandise trade deficit despite strong services exports. The April-September deficit rose to $25.8 billion from $18.0 billion, reflecting sustained import growth. This signals continued external pressure on the rupee and may influence RBI policy.

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