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Detailed explanation-1: -At end-June 2022, India’s external debt was placed at US$ 617.1 billion, recording a decrease of US$ 2.5 billion over its level at end-March 2022 (Table 1). The external debt to GDP ratio declined to 19.4 per cent at end-June 2022 from 19.9 per cent at end-March 2022 (Table 1).

Detailed explanation-2: -"At end-September 2022, India’s external debt was placed at USD 610.5 billion, recording a decrease of USD 2.3 billion over its level at end-June 2022,” it said.

Detailed explanation-3: -Note: The Central Government debt/liabilities, including external debt at current exchange rate, EBRs and after adjusting cash balance, is estimated at 155.77 lakh crore and ₹ 172.50 lakh crore as on 31st March, 2023 & 31st March, 2024, respectively.

Detailed explanation-4: -India’s external debt, at US$ 620.7 billion as at end-March 2022, grew by 8.2 per cent over US$ 573.7 billon as at end-March 2021. While 53.2 per cent of it was denominated in US dollar, Indian rupee denominated debt, estimated at 31.2 per cent, was the second largest.

Detailed explanation-5: -In a recent report, the Department of Economic Affairs said the country’s external debt continues to be sustainable and prudently managed. “As at end-March 2022, it stood at $620.7 billion, growing by 8.2 per cent over the level a year ago.