Economy · India
India's External Debt and Fiscal Deficit Show Increases
India's external debt has risen to $762.8 billion, with its ratio to GDP reaching 20.8% as of end-March 2026, according to RBI data. Concurrently, the fiscal deficit for April-May stood at 9.6% of the full-year target. Separately, Yes Bank announced plans to raise up to ₹16,000 crore through equity and debt.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 9 · Right 1 n = 11
- Left (1): The Wire
- Centre (9): Amar Ujala, Business Standard, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Jansatta, Mint, Patrika, The Free Press Journal, The Times of India
- Right (1): Aaj Tak
- International (1): Reuters