India’s external debt remains within comfort zone and better than many others: Finance Minister

India's external debt-to-GDP ratio stands at 18.7%, with a debt service ratio of 6.7% and foreign exchange reserves-to-external debt ratio at 97.4%. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman states that these metrics are within the comfort zone and better than many middle-income countries, highlighting the sustainability and prudent management of India's external debt.