India's Merchandise Trade Deficit Reaches $30.21 Billion in September 2026
India's merchandise trade deficit reached $30.21 billion in September 2026, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Merchandise exports for the month increased by 23.04% year-on-year to $44.40 billion, while merchandise imports rose by 8% to $74.61 billion. The overall trade deficit, including services, was estimated at $13.30 billion for September 2026.
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What Happened
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that India's merchandise trade deficit for September 2026 stood at $30.21 billion. During this period, merchandise exports totaled $44.40 billion, and merchandise imports reached $74.61 billion.
This trade deficit figure was reported as part of the provisional trade data for September 2026. The overall exports, including services, were estimated at $80.75 billion, with total imports, including services, at $94.05 billion, leading to a combined trade deficit of $13.30 billion.
Key Facts
- India's merchandise trade deficit was $30.21 billion in September 2026.The Economic TimesDeccan Herald
- The Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported this data on Thursday, October 15, 2026.From research
- Merchandise exports in September 2026 amounted to $44.40 billion.Deccan Herald
- Merchandise exports increased by 23.04% compared to September of the previous year.Deccan Herald
- Merchandise imports for September 2026 were $74.61 billion.From research
- Merchandise imports saw an 8% increase year-on-year.From research
- The combined trade deficit for merchandise and services in September 2026 was $13.30 billion.From research
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