India's trade deficit saw a slight reduction in May. A recent US-Iran agreement is bringing welcome relief. This deal is expected to stabilize shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Consequently, global crude oil prices should moderate. This will ease pressure on India's import bill and help control inflation. Exporters anticipate a trade rebound with the Gulf region.

India, which imports more than 85% of the oil it consumes, received about half of all its imports from the Middle East before the war...

A "toll free" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, promises significant relief for India's crude oil imports. This normalization is expected…

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could significantly ease India's oil supply risks and reduce inflationary pressures.

Normalised shipping expected to lower import bill, support rupee and moderate inflation pressures

A peace deal between the US and Iran is set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is anticipated to significantly boost India's exports to West Asia. It will also help…

India's trade deficit saw a slight reduction in May. A recent US-Iran agreement is bringing welcome relief. This deal is expected to stabilize shipping through the Strait of…

India receives a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditions are emerging as the next major test…

Imports, too, grew 20.62% to $73.41 billion in May, leaving a trade deficit of $28.21 billion.

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.

India's merchandise exports grew 18% year-on-year to $45.2 billion in May, while imports rose 20.62% to $73.41 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $28.21 billion, according…

India's merchandise exports reached a record $45.2 billion in May. Imports also grew, leading to a trade deficit of $28.21 billion. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal expressed…

India's goods exports rose 18% to $45.2 billion in May 2026, while trade deficit widened to $28.21 billion.

India's merchandise exports reach a record $45.2 billion in May 2026, while trade deficit widens due to rising imports.

India's trade with West Asia faced disruptions in May due to the US-Iran conflict. Exports saw a slight dip but are recovering. Imports also declined significantly. The conflict…

India's trade with the US saw exports remain steady in May, but imports climbed significantly. Trade with China experienced a notable surge in both exports and imports. Several…