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Country's current account deficit was at $7.2 billion during July-September 2017 period, which is 1.2% of GDP, after imports accelerated while crude prices surged. It was 2.5% in previous quarter.
The current merchant trade balance during the period was $32.8 billion.
The balance of payments during the aforementioned period was at $9.5 billion, helped by a stronger capital account.
The capital account surplus, which includes foreign direct investment and portfolio inflows, was at $6.9 billion in the September quarter, compared with $4.3 billion a year ago.
The capital account surplus, which includes foreign direct investment and portfolio inflows, was at $6.9 billion in the September quarter, compared with $4.3 billion a year ago.
