RBI reports a monthly current account deficit of US$ 5.2 billion
15 October 2026
The Reserve Bank of India released preliminary balance of payments data for August 2026 on 15 October 2026.
The current account recorded a net deficit of US$ 5.2 billion in August 2026, against US$ 6.1 billion in August 2025.
For April-August 2026, the cumulative current account deficit widened to US$ 18.3 billion from US$ 12.8 billion a year earlier.
Net merchandise trade showed a deficit of US$ 26.6 billion in August 2026.
Net services recorded a surplus of US$ 16.5 billion in the month.
The capital account recorded a net inflow of US$ 50.6 billion in August 2026, against US$ 0.5 billion in August 2025.
In plain words
BoP Balance of Payments — A statement of all economic transactions between residents of a country and the rest of the world.