India's Trade Deficit Widens in July Despite Record Export Growth
India's trade deficit widened to a six-month high of $31.98 billion in July 2026, driven by a 17.5% rise in merchandise imports to $76.22 billion. Despite exports reaching a record $44.24 billion, up 19.6%, import growth outpaced exports, expanding the overall trade gap. From April to July, exports grew 17% to $173.78 billion, while imports rose 19.3% to $292.38 billion. Services exports and imports also increased, contributing to a broader trade deficit expansion amid strong demand for petroleum, electronics, engineering, and marine products.
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economictimes broke this story on 13 Aug, 09:02 am. Other outlets followed.