CAD widens to USD 13.2 bn in Q3 on higher trade deficit: RBI

Mumbai, India’s present account deficit (CAD) inched up to USD 13.2 billion, or 1.3 per cent of GDP, in the December quarter from USD 11.3 billion (1.1 per cent of GDP) in the year-ago interval, primarily due to higher trade deficit, in accordance to RBI information launched on Monday.

Nevertheless, the present account deficit moderated to USD 30.1 billion (1 per cent of GDP) in April-December 2025, from USD 36.6 billion (1.3 per cent of GDP) in the identical interval a yr in the past.

“India’s present account deficit elevated to USD 13.2 billion (1.3 per cent of GDP) in Q3:2025-26 from USD 11.3 billion (1.1 per cent of GDP) in Q3:2024-25,” RBI’s information on Developments in India’s Steadiness of Funds mentioned.

Merchandise trade deficit at USD 93.6 billion in the quarter was higher than USD 79.3 billion in the identical interval a yr in the past.

Web companies receipts elevated to USD 57.5 billion throughout the interval from USD 51.2 billion a yr in the past, the Reserve Financial institution of India (RBI) mentioned. PTI>

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