New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- India's merchandise exports to the United States rose 11.1 per cent to USD 50.81 billion during April-September 2026, despite tariff-related disruptions, while imports from the US increased by 26 per cent, according to data presented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday.

Exports to the US increased from USD 45.73 billion in the corresponding period last year, while imports rose to USD 32.33 billion from USD 25.66 billion.

The figures show that bilateral trade continued to expand despite tariff uncertainties, although India's merchandise trade surplus with the US narrowed to USD 18.48 billion from USD 20.07 billion a year earlier.

The US remained India's largest merchandise export destination during...