How does India's external debt compare to previous years

As per the RBI, India's external debt has risen to $629.1 billion at the end of June 2023. Explore the trend of India's external debt over the years.
  • In 2010, India's external debt stood at $315.9 billion.
  • From 2010 to 2013, there was a gradual increase in external debt.
  • By 2014, India's external debt had reached $440.6 billion, showing a significant rise.
  • From 2014 to 2017, there was a relatively steady increase in external debt.
  • By 2017, India's external debt had risen to $511.4 billion.
  • In 2018, there was a slight decrease in external debt, dropping to $514.4 billion.
  • However, in 2019, there was a notable increase, reaching $559.5 billion.
  • By 2020, India's external debt had further risen to $558.5 billion.
  • In 2021, there was a marginal decrease in external debt, amounting to $548.2 billion.
  • As per the latest data available, India's external debt has risen to $629.1 billion at the end of June 2023.
  • This indicates a general upward trend with periodic fluctuations in India's external debt over the years.
Overall, India's external debt has been increasing steadily, with occasional variations, showcasing the country's growing reliance on external borrowing.
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