New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- India's overall exports, comprising merchandise and services, surged nearly 30 per cent to USD 89.99 billion in October, compared with USD 69.27 billion in the corresponding month last year, driven by strong growth in merchandise shipments, according to data presented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday.

The data showed that India's overall trade deficit narrowed to USD 20.09 billion in October 2026 from USD 25.15 billion in October 2025, despite an increase in imports during the period.

Overall imports, including merchandise and services, rose to USD 110.07 billion in October 2026 from USD 94.42 billion in the same month last year.

The share of the trade deficit in total trade declined to 10.04 per...