India’s merchandise trade deficit widened more than expected to a six-month high of $31.98 billion in July, as the Middle East war drove up the country’s oil import bill and global freight rates.

Indias merchandise trade deficit widened to $31.98 billion in July from $30.43 billion in June, exceeding economists estimate of $30.20 billion, according to a Reuters poll.…

New Delhi, Aug 13 (PTI) India’s exports increased by 19.63 per cent to USD 44.24 billion in July, even as the trade deficit widened to USD 31.98 billion. Imports rose by about…

India's July exports rose 19.63% to $44.24 billion, while trade deficit widened to $31.98 billion amid rising imports.