India's merchandise imports surged 31% year-on-year to $70.84 billion in June. Merchandise exports rose 15.5% to $40.41 billion during the month, while imports climbed sharply, driven by higher purchases of crude oil, electronics, machinery and precious metals, commerce secretary Rajesh Agarwal said during a press briefing on the trade data.

India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $30.43 billion in June from $28.21 billion in May, even as goods exports rose 15.5% year-on-year to $40.41 billion. In the April-June…

Economists had expected trade deficit to be $26.63 billion in June, according to a Reuters poll, compared with a deficit of $28.21 billion in the previous month

India's exports to the US saw a slight dip in June, while imports increased significantly. Merchandise exports declined marginally during April-June, with imports showing a…