A Snapshot of India's Economy
Monthly Report
August 2026 Monthly Report
Merchandise Trade Balance
$ -26.86 bn
Aug, 2026
Exports - Manufactured Goods
$ 31.60 bn
Aug, 2026
Exports - Agricultural & Allied Products
$ 4.31 bn
Aug, 2026
Non-Oil Exports
$ 53.99 bn
Aug, 2026
Non-Oil Non-Gold Imports
$ 50.66 bn
Aug, 2026
Services Trade- Net Inflows
$ 16.54 bn
Aug, 2026
Current Account Deficit (% GDP)
-0.45% of GDP
Q1 FY2026
USD/INR Exchange Rate
₹95.25/$
13 Oct, 2026
Foreign Exchange Reserves
$ 747.56 bn
Sep, 2026
Import Cover (Months)
10.58 Months
Sep, 2026
Gross Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
$ 10.74 bn
Jul, 2026
External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs)
131.74% YoY
Jul, 2026
Baltic Dry Index
3408.00 pts
Sep, 2026
Foreign Tourist Arrivals
3.24% YoY
Jun, 2026
Economic Phase
Index Value: 60.6
Trend Timeline
Track the economy's evolution throughout the year.
Strong Recovery signifies an acceleration in the pace of economic growth. In this phase, the economy continues to grow at a stronger rate, often influenced by low interest rates.
This Month
Real GDP held firm at 7.83% in Q1 FY27, but price pressures are building: headline CPI rose to 4.82% in August from 4.45% in July, with food inflation firmer at 5.95%, pushing further above the RBI's 4% target. The RBI held the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance, even as bank credit growth stayed strong near 19%. CPI and IIP are the key prints to watch next.
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