NEW DELHI: Higher petroleum prices propelled India’s exports to $43.6 billion, the highest monthly level in over four years, showing a 13.8% growth, which is fastest in five months. Imports rose at a more moderate pace of 9.9% to $71.9 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of 28.3 billion, a three-month high.

India's wholesale inflation surged to 8.3% in April — the highest since October 2022 — as fuel and power costs jumped nearly 25% year-on-year.

The decline in imports meant that despite a spike in global crude oil prices, our total crude oil import bill fell by around 5% on an annualised basis in March. | Business News

India's April exports rose 13.78% to $43.56 billion, while imports increased 10% to $71.94 billion, widening the trade deficit.

India's trade deficit widened to $28.38 billion in April as imports surged, raising concerns over inflation and economic growth.