Foreign debt climbs: India’s external debt rises 10% to $736.3 billion in FY25; debt-to-GDP edges up to 19.1%

India’s external debt experienced a 10% surge, reaching $736.3 billion by March 2025, with the debt-to-GDP ratio slightly increasing to 19.1%. The non-financial corporate sector held the largest share of borrowing, while loans constituted the major component of the total external debt. The US dollar remained the dominant currency in India’s foreign borrowing.