New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $30.21 billion in September from $26.86 billion in August, according to provisional data released by the commerce ministry on Thursday.

Merchandise exports rose to $44.40 ​billion in September from $43.81 billion in the previous month, while imports increased to $74.61 billion against $70.67 billion in August.

India's merchandise exports jumped 23.04% year-on-year to $44.4 billion in September, while imports rose 8% to $74.61 billion, according to the data.

India's overall exports, including merchandise and services, rose 13.84% year-on-year to $476.20 billion during April-September, the data showed. Imports rose 15.68% to $551.13 billion, widening the trade defic...