1. Rise in External Debt: India’s external debt rose by 10.7%, reaching USD 717.9 billion in December 2024, up from USD 648.7 billion in December 2023.
  2. Debt-to-GDP Ratio: The external debt-to-GDP ratio stood at 19.1% at the end of December 2024, slightly up from 19% in September 2024.
  3. Currency Composition: US dollar-denominated debt formed the largest portion at 54.8% of the total external debt.
  4. Other Major Currencies: The remaining composition included Indian Rupee (30.6%), Japanese Yen (6.1%), SDR (4.7%), and Euro (3%).