New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- India's merchandise exports surged 26.12% year-on-year to $43.81 billion, even as imports climbed 14% to $70.67 billion, leaving the merchandise trade deficit at $26.86 billion, provisional commerce ministry data showed on Tuesday.

Merchandise exports stood at $34.74 billion in August 2025, while imports were $61.96 billion.

Including services, total exports in August were estimated at $82.68 billion, up 25.41% from $65.93 billion a year ago, while total imports rose to $92.09 billion. The overall trade balance stood at a deficit of $9.41 billion, compared with a deficit of $11.62 billion in August 2025. Services data for August is provisional, with the latest available Reserve Bank of India (RB) data being for Ju...