India's trade deficit in May remained nearly flat at $28.21 billion, with merchandise exports reaching a record $45.20 billion, marking an 18% year-on-year increase.
Exports rose to a record high of $45.20 billion
Jun 15, 2026
03:17 pm
What's the storyIndia's merchandise trade deficit remained stable in May, despite an increase in both exports and imports, according to government data released today.
The trade gap stood at $28.21 billion for the month, slightly down from $28.38 billion in April.
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