India's external sector strengthens; CAD 0.6% GDP, robust services, remittances, rising reserves, and foreign exchange.

• Current account deficit stayed within limits, standing at 0.6% of GDP in 2024‑25 this year.
• Strong services exports and remittance inflows offset a higher merchandise trade deficit, sustaining reserves growth significantly.
• Capital inflows exceeded CAD, boosting foreign exchange reserves to $695 billion, covering imports over eleven months.