# India's August Balance of Payments Surplus

> India's balance of payments surplus jumps to $45.4 billion from $5.6 billion deficit.
- Title: India's August Balance of Payments Surplus | Shortify
- Summary: India's balance of payments surplus jumps to $45.4 billion from $5.6 billion deficit. India's balance of payments surplus reached $45.4 billion in August…
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/indias-august-balance-of-payments-surplus-swings-to-45-4-billion/articleshow/134969436.cms
- Author: ET Online
- Published: 2026-10-15T13:38:00+00:00
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- Topics: india, reserve bank of india, balance of payments, current account deficit, foreign direct investment, remittances
## August 2026 Balance of Payments
India's balance of payments recorded a surplus of $45.4 billion in August 2026, compared with a deficit of $5.6 billion a year earlier.
## Current Account Deficit Narrowed
The current account deficit narrowed to $5.2 billion in August 2026 from $6.1 billion in August 2025.
## Merchandise Trade Deficit Reduced
Merchandise trade deficit fell to $26.6 billion as exports reached $44.7 billion against imports of $71.3 billion.
## Net Services Receipts Increased
Net services receipts grew to $16.5 billion in August, driven by $35.5 billion in total service exports.
## Key takeaway

India's balance of payments surplus reached $45.4 billion in August 2026, a sharp improvement from a $5.6 billion deficit in August 2025.