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Which of the following transactions would be recorded in the Financial Account of the Balance of Payments?

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Economic Awareness - Sectors of Indian Economy
Which of the following transactions would be recorded in the Financial Account of the Balance of Payments?
AForeign portfolio investment in Indian stock markets
BExports of textiles
CRemittances sent by Indian workers abroad
DDebt forgiveness by a foreign country
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand Financial Account transactions

    The Financial Account records transactions involving financial assets and liabilities such as foreign direct investment, portfolio investment, and loans.
  2. Step 2: Analyze options

    Foreign portfolio investment in Indian stock markets is a financial asset transaction recorded in the Financial Account. Exports of textiles are trade in goods, part of the Current Account. Remittances are current transfers in the Current Account. Debt forgiveness is a capital transfer in the Capital Account.
  3. Final Answer:

    Foreign portfolio investment in Indian stock markets → Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Foreign portfolio investment in Indian stock markets = correct ✅
Quick Trick: Portfolio investments belong to Financial Account.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing portfolio investments with current transfers.
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