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Economic Indicators - Reserve Bank of India

Provides comprehensive data and statistics on various economic indicators such as External Debt, Foreign Exchange Reserve, Foreign Exchange Rate, NRI Deposits and International Trade

About Dataset

This dataset offers a comprehensive overview of India's external sector, compiling critical economic indicators such as External Debt, Foreign Exchange Reserves, Foreign Exchange Rates, Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Deposits, and International Trade data. The data, primarily sourced from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Ministry of Commerce, is disseminated at various frequencies—weekly, monthly, and quarterly—and through publications like the RBI’s Weekly Statistical Supplement and Handbook of Statistics on the Indian Economy. It provides a statistical foundation for understanding India's financial stability, its position in the global economy, and the trends shaping its international economic relations.

Purpose of Dataset

This Dataset Can Be To Assess India’s External Vulnerability And Macroeconomic Stability By Analyzing Trends In External Debt (Including Debt-to-gdp And Debt Service Ratios), Adequacy Of Foreign Exchange Reserves For Import Cover And Short-term Liabilities, Exchange Rate Fluctuations And Their Impact On Trade And Capital Flows, The Role Of Nri Deposits As A Stable Foreign Currency Source, And The Dynamics Of International Trade (Exports, Imports, Trade Balance). This Enables Evidence-based Studies On Balance Of Payments Sustainability, The Effectiveness Of Rbi’s Forex Interventions, The Impact Of Global Shocks On The Indian Economy, And Policy Simulations For Trade Agreements Or Capital Account Management.