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TRADE DEFICIT NEWS

India’s goods exports jump 20% in July, trade deficit hits 6-month high

August 13, 2026 8:59 pm

Goods exports surged in July, but faster growth in imports pushed the trade deficit to its highest level in six months.

The hidden cost of a Gulf slowdown: India's remittance lifeline is at risk

June 22, 2026 1:36 pm

For millions of Indian households, remittances are more than income — they are education, healthcare and economic security

India's trade deficit eases marginally to $21 billion in March amid West Asia crisis; goods exports up by 1% in FY26

April 16, 2026 1:48 am

Lower petroleum imports and reduced exports to West Asia weighed on overall trade flows

Goods exports slip 12%; gold imports push trade deficit to an all-time high

November 17, 2025 9:48 pm

Trade experts said that a sharp surge in gold prices ahead of the festive season may have led to speculative demand, which may not sustain going ahead, possibly leading to some cooling in the import numbers in the ensuing months.

Explained: ‘Invisible hand’ in India's foreign trade

July 07, 2025 3:50 pm

India’s foreign exchange earnings from services and private remittance transfers today exceed that from the ‘visible’ goods exports. These ‘invisibles’ have also remained safe from geopolitics and tariff wars

Markets jump 1.5% on positive global cues, bargain hunting; rupee rallies

March 19, 2025 4:44 am

Weakening US economic data and increasing expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts have also boosted the market sentiment

India’s trade deficit in Feb drops to $14 bn; petroleum exports to Europe shrink by 30%

March 18, 2025 12:55 am

The sharp decline in petroleum exports, which was the key growth engine of India’s exports following the war, comes a month after sweeping US sanctions targeting Russia’s oil trade were announced on January 10

After China, Mexico and Canada, why Trump hinted at using tariffs against European Union

February 04, 2025 11:44 am

Why does Trump want to impose tariffs on the EU now? How have European countries responded? How did Trump deal with Europe in his last term? All you need to know.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on nano fertilisers, agrivoltaic farming and more (Week 95)

February 06, 2025 2:43 pm

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.

Trade deficit narrows to $22 billion in December as gold imports ease to $4.7 billion

January 16, 2025 9:30 am

Data showed that the exports contracted for the second month in a row by about 1 per cent year-on-year to $38.01 billion due to global uncertainties, while imports rose by about 5 per cent to $59.95 billion. 

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