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Measures like tax relief, import curbs can shield India from West Asia crisis: Report
New Delhi: India needs to undertake measures such as tax moderation to boost export competitiveness, targeted import curbs on non-essential and demerit goods, and time-bound…
India’s trade deficit pressures could persist through 2026 as electronics imports surge, export outlook stays fragile
New Delhi, India’s trade deficit is likely to remain under pressure in the coming months as elevated crude prices, supply-side disruptions and a potential global…
India’s trade deficit widens to $28.38 billion in April as imports surge amid Gulf conflict
India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $28.38 billion in April, coming in above market expectations, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments,…
India’s trade deficit narrows to $20.67 billion in March on West Asia risks
India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed sharply to $20.67 billion in March, coming in well below market expectations, after escalating tensions involving Iran raised fresh risks…
Finance Ministry flags rising external risks as trade deficit and CAD expand
New Delhi: External sector pressures are building up for the Indian economy amid a volatile global backdrop, with recent data from the Finance Ministry‘s Monthly…
India’s exports to hold in March despite global turmoil, says Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: India’s trade remains resilient despite global disruptions and the deficit is manageable, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said in the Lok Sabha…
India’s trade deficit narrows before Iran war impact shows on economy| Business News
India’s trade deficit narrowed more than expected in February as a cooling import bill offset stagnant exports, but that was before the Iran war took…
India’s trade deficit narrows on month to $27.1 billion in Feb; Tariff uncertainty, Iran conflict loom
India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $27.10 billion in February 2026, compared with $14.42 billion in the same month last year, with exports at $36.61…
India’s trade deficit widens to $34.68 billion in January as gold imports rise
India’s merchandise trade deficit surged to $34.68 billion in January, up from $25.04 billion in December, according to government export and import data released on…
Expecting India’s 2025-26 overall exports to touch USD 850 billion: Commerce Secretary
New Delhi [India]: India is on track to cross USD 850 billion in total exports for the current financial year (FY 2025-26), driven by steady…