
India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $26.86 billion in August as exports climbed 26.1% year-on-year to $43.8 billion.

India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $26.86 billion in August as exports climbed 26.1% year-on-year to $43.8 billion.

India’s merchandise exports jumped 19.63% to USD 44.24 billion in July, while the trade deficit widened amid stronger imports

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