{
  "id": 14827661,
  "title": "India's current account deficit narrows to $5.2 billion in August as capital account surplus hits $50.6 billion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/indias-current-account-deficit-narrows-to-5-2-billion-in-august-as-14827661",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-15T15:56:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Top News",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-top-news",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/indias-current-account-deficit-narrows-to-5-2-billion-in-august-as-capital-account-surplus-hits-50-6-billion/articleshow/134979546.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In August, India's current account deficit narrowed significantly to $5.2 billion, down from $6.1 billion the previous year. Meanwhile, the country recorded a substantial $50.6 billion surplus in its capital account. This resulted in an overall balance of payments surplus of $45.4 billion, a stark contrast to the $5.6 billion deficit in the same month a year ago.\n\nA crucial factor behind this improvement was the dedicated dollar mobilization program initiated by the central bank. This initiative led to an accumulation of non-resident deposits amounting to $83 billion in August, contributing to the impressive capital account surplus.\n\nHowever, the gain was slightly tempered by a net outflow of $22.4 billion under the external commercial borrowing category. Despite this, the current account deficit managed to shrink due to a smaller deficit in merchandise trade and a larger surplus in services trade, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).\n\nFor the first five months of the financial year, the balance of payments surplus stood at $58 billion, compared to a $0.8 billion deficit in the corresponding period a year ago. However, the current account deficit widened to $18.3 billion for the five-month period, up from $12.8 billion in the same period the previous year. The capital account surplus expanded to $76.3 billion, up from $12 billion in the comparable period last year.",
  "summary": "India's current account deficit narrowed to $5.2 billion in August, compared to $6.1 billion a year earlier. The capital account surplus increased substantially to $50.6 billion, influenced by non-resident deposits of $83 billion. The balance of payments showed a surplus of $45.4 billion, contrasting with a deficit of $5.6 billion in the previous year. External commercial borrowing saw a net…",
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        "outlet": "The Economic Times - Economy",
        "title": "India's current account deficit narrows to $5.2 billion in August as capital account surplus hits $50.6 billion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/indias-current-account-deficit-narrows-to-5-2-billion-in-august-as",
        "published": "2026-10-15T15:56:13.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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