Crude surge pressures India’s FY25 CAD target, UBI says every $10 rise in oil may widen deficit by $15 billion, FY26 gap seen at 1.2% of GDP
Union Bank of India (UBI) projects India's current account deficit (CAD) may face pressure in FY25 due to rising global crude prices. A $10 increase per barrel could worsen the CAD by $15 billion annually. While maintaining a 0.9% of GDP forecast for FY25, UBI cautions that geopolitical tensions and commodity prices, especially oil, pose risks.
Union Bank of India (UBI) projects India's current account deficit (CAD) may face pressure in FY25 due to rising global crude prices. A $10 increase per barrel could worsen the CAD by $15 billion annually. While maintaining a 0.9% of GDP forecast for FY25, UBI cautions that geopolitical tensions and commodity prices, especially oil, pose risks.
