September 15, 2026 6:14 PM

India’s Trade Deficit Narrows to $26.86 Billion as Exports Surge 26% in August

India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $26.86 billion in August, from $27.20 billion in the same month last year, as goods exports grew at a faster pace than imports, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said. The trade deficit also declined sequentially from nearly $32 billion in July, according to the latest trade data. Merchandise exports registered a robust 26.12 per cent year-on-year growth in August to reach $43.18 billion, while imports rose 14.1 per cent to $72.67 billion. Agrawal...

February 24, 2026 9:30 PM

India-Israel FTA: First Round of Negotiations Started in New Delhi

India and Israel started the opening round of talks for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on February 23 in New Delhi, with discussions set to run through February 26.The Terms of Reference (ToR) were signed in November 2025 to provide a clear framework for negotiations focused on boosting trade and economic ties. Merchandise trade between the two countries reached USD 3.62 billion in FY 2024-25. An FTA is expected to accelerate growth by offering greater certainty and predictability to businesses, ...

December 18, 2025 10:09 AM

Indian pharma exports jump over 9% to USD 30.47 billion in 2024–25: Commerce Secretary

Indian pharmaceutical products are globally recognised, with exports rising by 9% in 2024–25, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Wednesday, highlighting India’s expanding presence in quality-conscious global markets. India’s pharmaceutical exports stood at USD 30.47 billion in 2024–25, registering a growth of 9.4 percent over the previous year. Agrawal made the remarks while inaugurating a one-day Regional Chintan Shivir on Pharmaceutical Exports through a video address from Chan...