<h1>Current account deficit narrows to 0.2% of GDP in Q1 as services, remittances and FDI bolster external balance</h1> The central bank reported the country's current account deficit narrowed to 0.2% of GDP (USD 2.4bn) in Q1:2025-26 from 0.9% (USD 8.6bn) year-on-year, after a prior-quarter surplus; merchandise trade deficit widened while net services receipts and personal remittances increased. Financial-account inflows included net FDI of USD 5.7bn, FPI inflows of USD 1.6bn, ECB inflows of USD 3.7bn and lower NRI deposit inflows. Primary income outflows rose, reflecting higher investment income payments. The data indicate improved external balance driven by services and remittances amid continuing external financing inflows.