The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) data on Developments in India’s Balance of Payments has showed that India reported a current account surplus of $7.1 billion, or 0.7 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), in the January-March quarter of 2025-26 (Q4FY26). The surplus had stood at $13.7 billion, or 1.4 per cent of GDP, in the fourth quarter of 2024-25.
As per data, net services receipts increased to $60.4 billion in Q4 2025-26 from $53.3 billion a year ago. Services exports increased on a year-on-year basis in major categories, such as computer services and other business services. On the other hand, the merchandise trade deficit at $83.4 billion in Q4 2025-26 was higher than $59.3 billion in Q4 2024-25.
Moreover, for the entire fiscal year, the current account deficit stood at $25.2 billion, or 0.6 per cent of GDP, compared to $22.9 billion, or 0.6 per cent of GDP, during 2024-25. Net invisibles receipts stood at $312.0 billion were higher in 2025-26 than $264.0 billion a year ago, primarily on account of net services receipts and net personal transfers.
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