As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data for FY26, India’s external debt increased to $762.8 billion, along with a rise in the debt-to-GDP ratio to 20.8%.
India’s external debt stood at $762.8 billion in FY26, marking an increase of $26.3 billion compared to FY25.
The external debt-to-GDP ratio rose from 19.8% to 20.8% during the same period.
External debt includes borrowings by the government, banks, and the private sector from foreign sources.
The increase was influenced by higher overseas borrowings and global currency valuation effects.