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🤯 India is now the "world's biggest beggar nation"? This shocking claim is viral on social media, but what's the truth behind the numbers?

India's external debt is indeed high at $736.3 Billion (19.1% of GDP). But looking closer at the facts tells a very different story:

Who owes the money? Only 22% of that debt ($168.4B) is the government's sovereign debt. The vast majority belongs to private companies, which is a sign of a strong, expanding economy.
The Reserves: India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves are currently close to $700 Billion! Our financial strength (reserves) nearly matches our debt, indicating stability, not distress.
Is it a World Bank problem? Yes, India has been the World Bank's largest debtor since the 1970s, but World Bank loans are specifically for infrastructure and development, not for emergency bailouts like IMF loans. Taking a development loan is a sign of growth planning, not desperation.

Ultimately, India's financial condition is so stable that two major agencies have upgraded India's ratings after 18 years.

So, has India truly become a beggar nation? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!

[IndiaDebt, Economy, FinancialFacts, WorldBank, BeggarNation, FactCheck]

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