The Economic Times

India's September goods exports rise 23% as imports hit six-month low, narrowing trade deficit

India's goods exports surged by 23% in September, totaling $44.4 billion, supported by significant gains in electronics, petroleum, and engineering goods. At the same time, imports rose by only 8%, leading to a reduced trade deficit of $30.21 billion. This export growth reflects a sustained positive trend in the second quarter of the current fiscal year. Notably, gold imports fell sharply by 81.27%, impacting overall import figures.