New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- India's overall trade deficit narrowed sharply to USD 9.41 billion in August 2026 from USD 11.62 billion a year earlier, even as total exports surged 25.4 per cent year-on-year to USD 82.68 billion, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said, pointing to strengthening export momentum and diversification across commodities and global markets.

"The export growth momentum accelerated further in August," Agrawal said, noting that overall exports had risen from USD 65.93 billion in August 2025 to USD 82.68 billion this year.

The trade data released on Tuesday showed merchandise exports at USD 43.81 billion in August 2026, up 26.12 per cent from USD 34.74 billion a year earlier. Merchandise imports stood at USD 70.67 billio...