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External position looks secure

The narrowing in India’s goods trade deficit in January is likely to soon reverse as the recovery in domestic demand and oil prices pushes up imports. But while this means that India’s recent current account surplus is unlikely to last for long, we still expect further small gains in the rupee against the US dollar over the coming years.

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