New Delhi, June 15 -- : India's merchandise exports rose 18 per cent to USD 45.2 billion, while imports grew 20.62 per cent to USD 73.41 billion in May, with the total trade deficit recorded at USD 28.21 billion, according to the commerce ministry data.
India's merchandise exports rose to $88.91 billion during April-May 2026-27, marking a 16.09 per cent growth over the corresponding period last year, as per the government data.
India's cumulative exports (merchandise and services combined) during April-May 2026-27 are estimated at US$ 162.69 billion, compared with US$ 141.89 billion in the same period last year, registering a growth of 14.66%, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Non-petroleum exports also w...