India’s merchandise trade deficit rose to US$ 26.42 billion in April 2025, driven by higher imports. The government stated that in April, exports were valued at US$ 38.49 billion and imports at US$ 64.91 billion, compared to March figures of US$ 41.97 billion for exports and US$ 63.51 billion for...
India’s total exports for April-September 2024 are estimated at US$ 393.2 billion, reflecting a positive growth of 4.9% YoY. Exports have shown growth in key segments including engineering goods, electronics, chemicals, drugs and pharma, plastics and readymade garments. India’s exports continue to be impacted by the slowing global growth, along...
Director General of Foreign Trade Santosh Kumar Sarangi has said that India’s ambitious target of reaching a US$ 2 trillion trade economy is “not unachievable”. Speaking at the first India Business and Trade Conclave here in New Delhi, the DGFT listed out industries where India’s exports can outshine and also...
India’s merchandise exports fell by 8.8% YoY basis in February 2023, taking overall export value to US$ 405.94 billion during April-February. Despite the subdued global economic scenario, India’s services trade surplus surged by 38.6% YoY to reach US$ 132.95 billion during April-February, 2022-23. Source: Shutterstock A downturn in global demand...
India’s merchandise exports for April-January 2022-23 have risen by 8.5% YoY, although exports for January were down by 6.6%. Most agri product groups have witnessed positive YoY growth led by Tobacco, Oil Meals and Cereal Preparations & Miscellaneous Processed Food Items. Despite the slump in figures, experts are confident that...
India’s exports have shown a strong growth of 17.72% as per data released for the period April-November 2022. Petroleum Products, Electronic goods, Tobacco, Tea, Cereal preparations and misc, rice, Ceramic products & glassware and fruits & vegetables were among the fastest growing export categories. According to recent figures, India’s trade...
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