External Debt

Opinion

Read between the lines: India's external debt isn’t as comfort-assuring as it may seem at first glance

India’s overall exposure remains relatively modest. Yet, policymakers cannot afford to overlook the warning signal of a worsening ratio of external debt by residual maturity to forex reserves. Here's how to interpret the latest numbers.

2 min read2 Jul 2026
Industry

RBI to ease overseas borrowings but here's why companies may not bite

More money to borrow, easier end-use rules, higher per-tranche limits—the Reserve Bank of India has set the stage for higher external commercial borrowings for Indian companies. But potential borrowers may still stay away. Here is why.

4 min read28 Oct 2025
Markets

Indian economy stands tall than its global peers; likely to score a double-digit GDP growth in Q1FY23

India's manufacturing sector activity gained momentum in July, hitting an eight-month high. The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) compiled by S&P Global jumped to 56.4 in July, from 53.9 in June.

5 min read29 Aug 2022