Is India’s external debt a problem?

India’s external debt coming up for closure in the coming months has caused consternation in some quarters. And with the global environment being what it is, the multiple challenges - of monetary conditions tightening worldwide, investment outflows from India and consequent rupee depreciation - are exacerbating the external debt situation for our country. Is India truly teetering on the edge or does it have the strength to withstand these challenges?

Guest: Tanvee Gupta Jain, UBS India Economist

Host: K. Bharat Kumar

Edited by Reenu Cyriac

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