India’s External Debt Rises 10% to $736.3 Billion: RBI Data:
India’s external debt surged by 10% to reach $736.3 billion at the end of March 2025, up from $668.8 billion a year earlier, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This increase has also pushed the external debt-to-GDP ratio up from 18.5% to 19.1%, reflecting the impact of global financial conditions, rising loan demands, and currency valuation effects.RBI has released data indicating a $67.5 billion increase in external debt year-on-year. Debt-to-GDP ratio has climbed to 19.1%, raising concerns over macroeconomic stability. The report breaks down debt by sector, currency denomination, and maturity structure.
