NEW DELHI: Goods exports rose 18% in May to a record $45.2 billion, driven by higher oil prices and restoration in supply chains and shipments to West Asia near last year’s level. With imports rising 20.5% to a seven-month high of $73.4 billion, trade deficit widened to $28.2 billion in May.

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…

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

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.

During May, India's gold imports skyrocketed by 34 percent, hitting USD 3.41 billion, as soaring gold prices fueled demand. In stark contrast, silver imports fell steeply by 86.65…