Key numbers: October 2026

Numbers to remember right now

• 376.6 million tonnesIndia's foodgrain production was 376.6 million tonnes in 2025-26, compared with 357.7 million tonnes in 2024-25 (Agriculture Ministry estimates). Source: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), Third Advance Estimates of Production of Food Grains 2025-26, time series.
• 247.9 million tonnesIndia's milk production was 247.9 million tonnes in 2024-25, compared with 239.3 million tonnes in 2023-24 (Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics). Source: Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025.
• ₹2,441 per quintalThe minimum support price for common paddy was ₹2,441 per quintal for 2026-27, compared with ₹2,369 per quintal for 2025-26. Source: Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, Minimum Support Prices recommended by CACP and fixed by Government; PIB, Cabinet decision of 13 May 2026.
• ₹2,610 per quintalThe minimum support price for wheat was ₹2,610 per quintal for rabi marketing season 2027-28, compared with ₹2,585 per quintal for 2026-27. Source: Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, Minimum Support Prices recommended by CACP and fixed by Government; PIB, Cabinet decision of 30 September 2026.
• 43.1 million tonnesIndia's oilseeds production was 43.1 million tonnes in 2025-26, compared with 43.0 million tonnes in 2024-25 (Agriculture Ministry estimates). Source: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), Third Advance Estimates of Production of Food Grains, Oilseeds & Commercial Crops 2025-26, time series.
• 27.4 million tonnesIndia's pulses production was 27.4 million tonnes in 2025-26, compared with 25.7 million tonnes in 2024-25 (Agriculture Ministry estimates). Source: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), Third Advance Estimates of Production of Food Grains, Oilseeds & Commercial Crops 2025-26, time series.
• 154.0 million tonnesIndia's rice production was 154.0 million tonnes in 2025-26, compared with 150.2 million tonnes in 2024-25 (Agriculture Ministry estimates). Source: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), Third Advance Estimates of Production of Food Grains, Oilseeds & Commercial Crops 2025-26, time series.
• 120.7 million tonnesIndia's wheat production was 120.7 million tonnes in 2025-26, compared with 117.9 million tonnes in 2024-25 (Agriculture Ministry estimates). Source: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), Third Advance Estimates of Production of Food Grains, Oilseeds & Commercial Crops 2025-26, time series.
• 3.6%India's agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishing sector grew 3.6% in real terms (GVA) in Q1 2026-27, compared with 3.9% in Q4 2025-26. Source: MoSPI, Quarterly Estimates of GDP (base 2022-23).
• 1,040.8 million tonnesIndia's coal production was 1,040.8 million tonnes in 2025-26, compared with 1,047.5 million tonnes in 2024-25 (Ministry of Coal). Source: Ministry of Coal, Coal Directory of India 2024-25; Monthly Coal Statistics for March 2026 (provisional).
• 7.7%India's construction sector grew 7.7% in real terms (GVA) in Q1 2026-27, compared with 8.7% in Q4 2025-26. Source: MoSPI, Quarterly Estimates of GDP (base 2022-23).
• 4.8%Output of India's nine core industries (Index of Core Industries, base 2022-23) grew 4.8% year on year in Aug 2026, compared with 5.0% in Jul 2026. Source: Office of the Economic Adviser, DPIIT, Index of Core Industries (base 2022-23=100).
• 5.54%Retail inflation in India, measured by the all-India Consumer Price Index (base 2024=100), was 5.54% in Sep 2026, compared with 4.83% in Aug 2026. Source: MoSPI, Consumer Price Index (base 2024=100).
• 1,847.9 billion unitsIndia generated 1,847.9 billion units of electricity in 2025-26 (CEA), compared with 1,828.9 billion units in 2024-25. Source: Central Electricity Authority, Executive Summary on Power Sector, March 2026 (and March 2025, March 2024).
• 12.1%India's financial, real estate and professional services grew 12.1% in real terms (GVA) in Q1 2026-27, compared with 12.3% in Q4 2025-26. Source: MoSPI, Quarterly Estimates of GDP (base 2022-23).
• 7.8%India's real GDP grew 7.8% in 2025-26, compared with 7.2% in 2024-25 (constant 2022-23 prices). Source: MoSPI, National Accounts Statistics 2026.
• 7.8%India's real GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 2026-27, compared with 8.6% in Q4 2025-26 (constant 2022-23 prices). Source: MoSPI, Quarterly Estimates of GDP (base 2022-23).
• 11.9%Real gross fixed capital formation (investment) in India grew 11.9% in Q1 2026-27, compared with 10.5% in Q4 2025-26. Source: MoSPI, Quarterly Estimates of GDP (base 2022-23).
• 8.0%India's industrial output (IIP, base 2022-23) grew 8.0% year on year in Aug 2026, compared with 7.4% in Jul 2026. Source: MoSPI, Index of Industrial Production (base 2022-23=100).
• 16.9%India's capital goods output (IIP use-based, base 2022-23) grew 16.9% year on year in Aug 2026, compared with 19.0% in Jul 2026. Source: MoSPI, Index of Industrial Production (base 2022-23=100).
• 2.1%Output of consumer non-durables in India (IIP use-based, base 2022-23) grew 2.1% year on year in Aug 2026, compared with −0.8% in Jul 2026. Source: MoSPI, Index of Industrial Production (base 2022-23=100).
• 11.1%India's consumer durables output (IIP use-based, base 2022-23) grew 11.1% year on year in Aug 2026, compared with 12.0% in Jul 2026. Source: MoSPI, Index of Industrial Production (base 2022-23=100).
• 12.3%India's electricity and gas output (IIP, base 2022-23) grew 12.3% year on year in Aug 2026, compared with 8.7% in Jul 2026. Source: MoSPI, Index of Industrial Production (base 2022-23=100).
• 6.4%Output of infrastructure and construction goods in India (IIP use-based, base 2022-23) grew 6.4% year on year in Aug 2026, compared with 8.0% in Jul 2026. Source: MoSPI, Index of Industrial Production (base 2022-23=100).
• 9.0%India's manufacturing output (IIP, base 2022-23) grew 9.0% year on year in Aug 2026, compared with 8.2% in Jul 2026. Source: MoSPI, Index of Industrial Production (base 2022-23=100).
• −5.6%India's mining output (IIP, base 2022-23) grew −5.6% year on year in Aug 2026, compared with −0.9% in Jul 2026. Source: MoSPI, Index of Industrial Production (base 2022-23=100).
• 9.2%India's manufacturing sector grew 9.2% in real terms (GVA) in Q1 2026-27, compared with 7.9% in Q4 2025-26. Source: MoSPI, Quarterly Estimates of GDP (base 2022-23).
• 10.3%India's nominal GDP (at current prices) grew 10.3% in Q1 2026-27, compared with 9.2% in Q4 2025-26. Source: MoSPI, Quarterly Estimates of GDP (base 2022-23).
• ₹2,08,501 a yearIndia's per capita net national income was ₹2,08,501 a year in 2025-26 at current prices, against ₹1,93,657 a year in 2024-25. Source: MoSPI, National Accounts Statistics 2026.
• 245.4 GWIndia's peak electricity demand met was 245.4 GW in 2025-26 (CEA), compared with 249.9 GW in 2024-25. Source: Central Electricity Authority, Executive Summary on Power Sector, August 2026.
• 7.1%Real private final consumption expenditure in India grew 7.1% in Q1 2026-27, compared with 7.5% in Q4 2025-26. Source: MoSPI, Quarterly Estimates of GDP (base 2022-23).
• 34.1% of GNDIIndia's gross saving was 34.1% of GNDI in 2024-25, against 31.9% of GNDI in 2023-24. Source: MoSPI, National Accounts Statistics 2026.
• 8.5%India's trade, hotels, transport and communication services grew 8.5% in real terms (GVA) in Q1 2026-27, compared with 12.9% in Q4 2025-26. Source: MoSPI, Quarterly Estimates of GDP (base 2022-23).
• 11.39%Wholesale inflation in India, measured by the Wholesale Price Index (base 2022-23=100), was 11.39% in Sep 2026, compared with 9.92% in Aug 2026. Source: DPIIT, Office of the Economic Adviser, Wholesale Price Index (base 2022-23=100).
• 7.0%The dropout rate at the secondary stage (classes 9–12) was 7.0% in 2025-26, compared with 8.2% in 2024-25 (UDISE+). Source: Ministry of Education, UDISE+ 2025-26 (NEP structure).
• 71.7%India's gross enrolment ratio at the secondary stage (classes 9–12) was 71.7% in 2025-26, compared with 68.5% in 2024-25 (UDISE+). Source: Ministry of Education, UDISE+ 2025-26 (NEP structure).
• 21 students per teacherThe pupil–teacher ratio at the secondary stage (classes 9–12) was 21 students per teacher in 2025-26, compared with 21 students per teacher in 2024-25 (UDISE+). Source: Ministry of Education, UDISE+ 2025-26 (NEP structure).
• 7,15,343 km²India's forest cover was 7,15,343 km² in the 2023 assessment, compared with 7,15,186 km² in 2021 (Forest Survey of India). Source: Forest Survey of India, India State of Forest Report 2023, Volume I.
• 87% of LPAIndia received 87% of LPA of its long period average monsoon rainfall in 2026 (IMD), compared with 108% of LPA in 2025. Source: India Meteorological Department, Salient Features of the 2026 Southwest Monsoon Season (press release, 30 Sep 2026) and earlier end-of-season releases.
• 53.2%Non-fossil sources made up 53.2% of India's installed power capacity at the end of Mar 2026 (CEA), up from 48.0% in Mar 2025. Source: Central Electricity Authority, Installed Capacity reports (end of March each year).
• 291.7 GWIndia's installed renewable power capacity, including large hydro, was 291.7 GW at the end of Jul 2026 (MNRE), up from 288.6 GW in Jun 2026. Source: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Physical Progress (installed RE capacity), served by MoSPI's data server.
• 164.6 GWIndia's installed solar power capacity was 164.6 GW at the end of Jul 2026 (MNRE), up from 162.2 GW in Jun 2026. Source: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Physical Progress (installed RE capacity), served by MoSPI's data server.
• 58.1 GWIndia's installed wind power capacity was 58.1 GW at the end of Jul 2026 (MNRE), up from 57.4 GW in Jun 2026. Source: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Physical Progress (installed RE capacity), served by MoSPI's data server.
• ₹10.52 lakh croreThe Union government's capital expenditure was ₹10.52 lakh crore in 2024-25 (Actuals), compared with ₹9.49 lakh crore in 2023-24. Source: Ministry of Finance, Budget at a Glance 2026-27.
• 4.8% of GDPThe Union government's fiscal deficit was 4.8% of GDP in 2024-25 (Actuals), compared with 5.6% of GDP in 2023-24. Source: Ministry of Finance, Budget at a Glance 2026-27.
• ₹1,99,853 croreIndia's gross GST collections (excluding compensation cess) were ₹1,99,853 crore in Aug 2026, compared with ₹2,11,205 crore in Jul 2026. Source: GST Network, GST Statistics: Gross and Net GST Collections.
• 1.4% of GDPThe Union government's primary deficit was 1.4% of GDP in 2024-25 (Actuals), compared with 2.0% of GDP in 2023-24. Source: Ministry of Finance, Budget at a Glance 2026-27.
• 1.7% of GDPThe Union government's revenue deficit was 1.7% of GDP in 2024-25 (Actuals), compared with 2.6% of GDP in 2023-24. Source: Ministry of Finance, Budget at a Glance 2026-27.
• 11.5% of GDPThe Union government's gross tax revenue was 11.5% of GDP in 2024-25 (Actuals), compared with 11.5% of GDP in 2023-24. Source: Ministry of Finance, Budget at a Glance 2026-27.
• 1.43% of GDPGovernment health expenditure in India was 1.43% of GDP in 2022-23 (2011-12 GDP series), compared with 1.84% of GDP in 2021-22 (National Health Accounts). Source: National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Health Accounts Estimates for India 2022-23.
• 24 per 1,000 live birthsIndia's infant mortality rate was 24 per 1,000 live births in 2024 (SRS), compared with 25 per 1,000 live births in 2023. Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2024.
• 90.6%90.6% of births in India took place in a health facility in NFHS-6 (2023-24), compared with 88.6% in NFHS-5 (2019-21) (National Family Health Survey). Source: IIPS and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24 Fact Sheets; NFHS-5 (2019-21) and NFHS-4 (2015-16) India reports.
• 70.6 yearsLife expectancy at birth in India was 70.6 years in 2020-24, compared with 70.3 years in 2019-23 (SRS abridged life tables). Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, SRS-based Abridged Life Tables 2020-24.
• 87 per 1,00,000 live birthsIndia's maternal mortality ratio was 87 per 1,00,000 live births in 2022-24 (SRS), compared with 88 per 1,00,000 live births in 2021-23. Source: Office of the Registrar General, India, Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2022-24 (Sample Registration System).
• 43.4% of total health expenditureOut-of-pocket spending by households was 43.4% of total health expenditure in 2022-23, compared with 39.4% of total health expenditure in 2021-22 (National Health Accounts). Source: National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Health Accounts Estimates for India 2022-23.
• 29.3%29.3% of children under five in India were stunted in NFHS-6 (2023-24), compared with 35.5% in NFHS-5 (2019-21) (National Family Health Survey). Source: IIPS and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24 Fact Sheets; NFHS-5 (2019-21) and NFHS-4 (2015-16) India reports.
• 1.9 children per womanIndia's total fertility rate was 1.9 children per woman in 2024 (SRS), compared with 1.9 children per woman in 2023. Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2024.
• 87.1%87.1% of children aged 12–23 months with a vaccination card were fully vaccinated in NFHS-6 (2023-24), compared with 83.8% in NFHS-5 (2019-21) (National Family Health Survey). Source: IIPS and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24 Fact Sheets.
• 5.2%The unemployment rate among women in India was 5.2% in Sep 2026 (women aged 15 and above, current weekly status), compared with 5.1% in Aug 2026. Source: MoSPI, Periodic Labour Force Survey, Monthly Bulletin.
• 33.2%Female labour force participation in India was 33.2% in Apr–Jun 2026 (women aged 15 and above, current weekly status, quarterly bulletin), compared with 34.7% in Jan–Mar 2026. Source: MoSPI, Periodic Labour Force Survey, Quarterly Bulletin.
• 55.5%India's labour force participation rate was 55.5% in Sep 2026 (persons aged 15 and above, current weekly status), compared with 55.6% in Aug 2026. Source: MoSPI, Periodic Labour Force Survey, Monthly Bulletin.
• 54.6%India's labour force participation rate was 54.6% in Apr–Jun 2026 (persons aged 15 and above, current weekly status, quarterly bulletin), compared with 55.5% in Jan–Mar 2026. Source: MoSPI, Periodic Labour Force Survey, Quarterly Bulletin.
• 230.6 crore person-daysMGNREGS generated 230.6 crore person-days of work in 2025-26, compared with 290.7 crore person-days in 2024-25 (Ministry of Rural Development). Source: Ministry of Rural Development: Lok Sabha Unstarred Question 2752 (4 Aug 2026) and State Performance Reports 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25.
• 4.2%Rural unemployment in India was 4.2% in Sep 2026 (persons aged 15 and above, current weekly status), compared with 4.1% in Aug 2026. Source: MoSPI, Periodic Labour Force Survey, Monthly Bulletin.
• 5.4%India's unemployment rate was 5.4% in Apr–Jun 2026 (persons aged 15 and above, current weekly status, quarterly bulletin), compared with 5.0% in Jan–Mar 2026. Source: MoSPI, Periodic Labour Force Survey, Quarterly Bulletin.
• 52.7%India's worker population ratio was 52.7% in Sep 2026 (persons aged 15 and above, current weekly status), compared with 52.8% in Aug 2026. Source: MoSPI, Periodic Labour Force Survey, Monthly Bulletin.
• 51.7%India's worker population ratio was 51.7% in Apr–Jun 2026 (persons aged 15 and above, current weekly status, quarterly bulletin), compared with 52.8% in Jan–Mar 2026. Source: MoSPI, Periodic Labour Force Survey, Quarterly Bulletin.
• 7.74%Food inflation in India, measured by the all-India Consumer Food Price Index (base 2024=100), was 7.74% in Sep 2026, compared with 5.97% in Aug 2026. Source: MoSPI, Consumer Price Index (base 2024=100).
• 6.30%Inflation for agricultural labourers in India (CPI-AL, base 2019=100) was 6.30% in Sep 2026, compared with 5.18% in Aug 2026, according to the Labour Bureau. Source: Labour Bureau, All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers – September 2026.
• 6.08%Retail inflation in rural India, measured by the Consumer Price Index (Rural, base 2024=100), was 6.08% in Sep 2026, compared with 5.24% in Aug 2026. Source: MoSPI, Consumer Price Index (base 2024=100).
• 4.88%Retail inflation in urban India, measured by the Consumer Price Index (Urban, base 2024=100), was 4.88% in Sep 2026, compared with 4.31% in Aug 2026. Source: MoSPI, Consumer Price Index (base 2024=100).
• 8.66%Wholesale food inflation in India, measured by the WPI Food Index (base 2022-23=100), was 8.66% in Sep 2026, compared with 7.05% in Aug 2026. Source: DPIIT, Office of the Economic Adviser, Wholesale Price Index (base 2022-23=100).
• 25.85%Wholesale fuel and power inflation in India (WPI, base 2022-23=100) was 25.85% in Sep 2026, compared with 22.93% in Aug 2026. Source: DPIIT, Office of the Economic Adviser, Wholesale Price Index (base 2022-23=100).
• 30.0%India's Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education (ages 18–23) was 30.0% in 2023-24, compared with 29.5% in 2022-23 (AISHE). Source: Ministry of Education, All India Survey on Higher Education 2023-24.
• 64.6 per lakh womenThe rate of crime against women in India was 64.6 per lakh women in 2024, compared with 66.2 per lakh women in 2023 (NCRB, Crime in India). Source: National Crime Records Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs), Crime in India 2024, Volume I.
• 418.9 per lakh peopleIndia's crime rate was 418.9 per lakh people in 2024 (cognizable crimes registered), compared with 448.3 per lakh people in 2023 (NCRB, Crime in India). Source: National Crime Records Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs), Crime in India 2024, Volume I.
• 34.6%The female labour force participation rate in India was 34.6% in Sep 2026 (women aged 15 and above, current weekly status), compared with 34.8% in Aug 2026. Source: MoSPI, Periodic Labour Force Survey, Monthly Bulletin.
• 0.237The Gini coefficient of consumption expenditure in rural India was 0.237 in 2023-24, compared with 0.266 in 2022-23 (HCES). Source: MoSPI, Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), Factsheet 2023-24.
• 60.6%India's stage of groundwater extraction was 60.6% in the 2025 assessment, compared with 60.5% in 2024 (Central Ground Water Board). Source: Central Ground Water Board, National Compilation on Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India, 2025.
• 13.6%Women made up 13.6% of the Lok Sabha elected in 2024, compared with 14.4% in 2019 (Election Commission of India). Source: Election Commission of India, An Atlas: Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
• ₹4,122 a monthAverage monthly per capita consumption expenditure in rural India was ₹4,122 a month in 2023-24, against ₹3,773 a month in 2022-23 (HCES, current prices). Source: MoSPI, Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), Factsheet 2023-24.
• ₹6,996 a monthAverage monthly per capita consumption expenditure in urban India was ₹6,996 a month in 2023-24, against ₹6,459 a month in 2022-23 (HCES, current prices). Source: MoSPI, Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), Factsheet 2023-24.
• 14.96%14.96% of India's population was multidimensionally poor in 2019-21, down from 24.85% in 2015-16 (NITI Aayog, national Multidimensional Poverty Index). Source: NITI Aayog, Multidimensional Poverty in India since 2005-06 (Discussion Paper, January 2024); National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023.
• 6.7%Urban unemployment in India was 6.7% in Apr–Jun 2026 (persons aged 15 and above, current weekly status), compared with 6.6% in Jan–Mar 2026. Source: MoSPI, Periodic Labour Force Survey, Quarterly Bulletin.
• 918 girls per 1,000 boysIndia's sex ratio at birth was 918 girls per 1,000 boys in 2022-24 (three-year average, SRS), compared with 917 girls per 1,000 boys in 2021-23. Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2024.
• 5.0%The unemployment rate in India was 5.0% in Sep 2026 (persons aged 15 and above, current weekly status), compared with 5.0% in Aug 2026. Source: MoSPI, Periodic Labour Force Survey, Monthly Bulletin.
• 15.2%Unemployment among young people aged 15–29 in India was 15.2% in Sep 2026 (current weekly status), compared with 15.1% in Aug 2026. Source: MoSPI, Periodic Labour Force Survey, Monthly Bulletin.
• −0.6% of GDPIndia's current account balance was −0.6% of GDP in 2025-26, compared with −0.6% of GDP in 2024-25; a negative figure is a deficit. Source: RBI, Handbook of Statistics on the Indian Economy 2025-26, Table 241: Balance of Payments - Indicators; RBI press release of 8 June 2026 on BoP in Q4 2025-26.
• 18.8%Non-food credit of India's scheduled commercial banks grew 18.8% year on year in Aug 2026, compared with 19.1% in Jul 2026, according to the RBI. Source: RBI, Sectoral Deployment of Bank Credit – August 2026 (press release 2026-2027/1219).
• US$ 441.7 bnIndia's merchandise exports were US$ 441.7 bn in 2025-26, compared with US$ 437.7 bn in 2024-25. Source: RBI, Handbook of Statistics on the Indian Economy 2025-26, Table 111: India's Foreign Trade - US Dollar (DGCI&S data).
• US$ 762.8 bnIndia's external debt stood at US$ 762.8 bn at the end of Mar 2026, compared with US$ 736.4 bn at the end of Mar 2025. Source: RBI press release of 29 June 2026, India's External Debt as at the end of March 2026; RBI, Handbook of Statistics on the Indian Economy 2025-26, Table 145.
• US$ 58.8 bnIndia received FDI equity inflows of US$ 58.8 bn in 2025-26, compared with US$ 50.0 bn in 2024-25, according to DPIIT. Source: DPIIT, Quarterly Fact Sheet on Foreign Direct Investment (April 2000 to June 2026).
• US$ 94.8 bnGross FDI inflows into India were US$ 94.8 bn in 2025-26, compared with US$ 80.6 bn in 2024-25 (DPIIT, from RBI data). Source: DPIIT, Quarterly Fact Sheet on Foreign Direct Investment (April 2000 to June 2026), from RBI Bulletin Table 35.
• US$ 691.1 bnIndia's foreign exchange reserves stood at US$ 691.1 bn at the end of Mar 2026, compared with US$ 668.3 bn at the end of Mar 2025. Source: RBI, Handbook of Statistics on the Indian Economy 2025-26, Table 144: Foreign Exchange Reserves.
• US$ 726.0 bnIndia's foreign exchange reserves were US$ 726.0 bn in the week to 9 Oct 2026, against US$ 734.6 bn a week earlier (2 Oct 2026), according to the RBI. Source: RBI, Weekly Statistical Supplement (Extract), Table 2: Foreign Exchange Reserves.
• US$ 775.0 bnIndia's merchandise imports were US$ 775.0 bn in 2025-26, compared with US$ 721.1 bn in 2024-25. Source: RBI, Handbook of Statistics on the Indian Economy 2025-26, Table 111: India's Foreign Trade - US Dollar (DGCI&S data).
• ₹88.31 per US$The rupee averaged ₹88.31 per US$ in 2025-26, compared with ₹84.58 per US$ in 2024-25. Source: RBI, Handbook of Statistics on the Indian Economy 2025-26, Table 133: Exchange Rate of the Indian Rupee (Financial Year - Annual Average and End-year Rates).
• 5.50%The RBI's policy repo rate is 5.50%, set in Oct 2026; before that it was 5.25%, set in Dec 2025. Source: RBI, Monetary Policy Statements (MPC resolutions); RBI, Handbook of Statistics on the Indian Economy 2025-26, Table 40: Major Monetary Policy Rates.
• −US$ 333.2 bnIndia's merchandise trade balance was −US$ 333.2 bn in 2025-26, compared with −US$ 283.4 bn in 2024-25; a negative figure is a deficit. Source: RBI, Handbook of Statistics on the Indian Economy 2025-26, Table 111: India's Foreign Trade - US Dollar (DGCI&S data).