debt to GDP ratio
India's Household Debt Surge: 28 Crore Borrowers with Rs 15.7 Lakh Crore in Outstanding Loans
Dec 05, 2025 09:46 pm CST
India is experiencing a significant rise in household borrowing, with the number of Indians holding outstanding debt doubling to 28.3 crore over seven years. Household financial liabilities have increased from Rs 3.8 lakh crore to Rs 15.7 lakh crore, and debt-to-GDP ratio has grown from 3% to 4.7%. The average debt per borrower now stands at Rs 4.8 lakh, raising questions about economic sustainability.
India's External Debt Reaches $747.2 Billion in June 2025: RBI Report Shows Improved Debt-to-GDP Ratio
Oct 01, 2025 02:55 am CST
According to the latest Reserve Bank of India data, India's external debt rose to $747.2 billion at the end of June 2025, an $11.2 billion increase from March 2025. Despite this growth, the external debt to GDP ratio improved to 18.9% from 19.1%. Long-term debt increased by $10.3 billion, while short-term debt's share in total external debt declined to 18.1%. US dollar-denominated debt continues to dominate at 53.8% of the total composition.