India's current account deficit narrows to $5.2 billion in August as capital account surplus hits $50.6 billion

India's current account deficit narrowed to $5.2 billion in August, compared to $6.1 billion a year earlier. The capital account surplus increased substantially to $50.6 billion, influenced by non-resident deposits of $83 billion. The balance of payments showed a surplus of $45.4 billion, contrasting with a deficit of $5.6 billion in the previous year. External commercial borrowing saw a net outflow of $22.4 billion during this time.