India’s Merchandise Exports Jump 23% in September as Trade Deficit Narrows to $30.2 Billion
India’s merchandise exports rose 23% year-on-year to $44.4 billion in September 2026, supported by stronger shipments of electronics, petroleum products, chemicals and engineering goods. Imports increased more slowly, while a sharp decline in gold imports helped narrow the merchandise trade deficit to approximately $30.21 billion. The figures provide a positive signal for India’s export sector,…