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India’s external debt rises to $778.2 billion in June quarter, RBI data shows

3 sources · first seen 19:01 30 Sept · updated 20:46 30 Sept

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  • India’s external debt rose to $778.2 billion at end-June 2026
  • External debt-to-GDP ratio eased to 20.8%, from 20.9% on March 31, 2026
  • Debt and currency trends matter to Indian banks and companies exposed to overseas borrowing

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3 reports · earliest 19:01
Business LineIndia’s external debt rises to $778.2 billion in June quarter, RBI data shows19:01Economic TimesIndia’s external debt rises to $778.2 billion in June quarter: RBI19:28MoneycontrolExternal debt up at $778.2 billion in June quarter: RBI data20:46