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External Commercial Borrowings by Indian Firms Drop Sharply in March Amid West Asia Tensions

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May 19, 2026

Indian companies proposed just $5.43 billion in external commercial borrowings (ECB) in March 2026, nearly half of the $11.04 billion recorded in March 2025, as global uncertainty and rising borrowing costs prompted firms to exercise caution, according to RBI data