The current account balance in an open economy includes income from foreign investments. This includes the income earned by residents of the economy from abroad, such as dividends, interest, and profits. It reflects the net flows of income from foreign assets owned by residents. Hence, the correct answer is (a).
On the basis of the given data, estimate the value of Net Domestic Product at Factor Cost (NDPFC):
S.No. | Items | Amount (in ₹ Crore) |
(i) | Household Consumption Expenditure | 1,800 |
(ii) | Gross Business Fixed Capital Formation | 1,150 |
(iii) | Gross Residential Construction Expenditure | 1,020 |
(iv) | Government Final Consumption Expenditure | 2,170 |
(v) | Excess of Imports over Exports | 720 |
(vi) | Inventory Investments | 540 |
(vii) | Gross Public Investments | 1,300 |
(viii) | Net Indirect Taxes | 240 |
(ix) | Net Factor Income from Abroad | -250 |
(x) | Consumption of Fixed Capital | 440 |