New Delhi, March 16 -- As per trade data for February 2026, total imports during the month increased by 21.64 per cent to USD 80.09 billion, resulting in an overall trade deficit of USD3.96 billion in February compared with a surplus of USD 2.72 billion in the same month last year.
On the contrary, India's total exports, including merchandise and services, rose by 11.05 per cent year-on-year to an estimated USD 76.13 billion in February 2026, reflecting strong growth in services exports and several key sectors.
According to the data, merchandise exports stood at USD 36.61 billion in February 2026, slightly lower than USD 36.91 billion recorded in February 2025. On the other hand, merchandise imports rose significantly to USD 63.71 billion...