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CURRENT ACCOUNT SURPLUS IN Q4 FY26 Why in the News? RBI Data: India recorded a Current Account Surplus (CAS) of 0.7% of GDP in the March quarter (Q4 FY26), lower than 1.4% in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Annual Position: For FY26, the Current Account Deficit (CAD) stood at $25.2 billion (0.6% of …
Read MoreFOUR CHALLENGES THAT DEMAND ATTENTION IN INDIA’S FTAs Why in the News? India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) came into effect on 1 June, expanding India’s network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and enhancing international trade opportunities. India currently has 15 FTAs covering 27 countries, while 9 additional trade agreements with 42 countries are under …
Read MoreRupee Depreciation Reflects India’s Structural Dollar Dependence Syllabus: GS-2: Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy, Capital Market Why in the News ? The Indian rupee’s depreciation and concerns over crossing the ₹100 per dollar mark have revived debates on India’s economic vulnerabilities. The article links the rupee’s fall to the concept of “Original Sin” in international macroeconomics, …
Read MoreRupee Stability Demands Export-Led Economic Rebalancing Why in the News? Despite high GDP growth, low inflation, and a manageable fiscal deficit, the Indian rupee has emerged as Asia’s worst-performing currency. Falling FDI, sustained FPI outflows, and a widening trade deficit have raised concerns about India’s overdependence on volatile capital inflows to stabilise its currency. India’s …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s current account showed a surplus in Q4 of 2023-24, marking the first surplus in 11 quarters. Movements in the current account are significant as they affect the rupee’s exchange rate, India’s sovereign ratings, and overall economic health. Source: Textbook What is Balance of Payments? Definition: The Balance of Payments (BoP) …
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