Exports were worth $32.89 billion in August last year and imports stood at $68.53 billion. (Representational image)
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India’s exports rose by 6.7% to $35.1 billion in August, while imports declined by 10.12% to $61.59 billion, according to official data released on Monday (September 15, 2025).
Exports were worth $32.89 billion in August last year and imports stood at $68.53 billion.
Trade deficit during August 2025 was $26.49 billion as against $35.64 billion in the year-ago month.
During April-August 2025-26, exports stood at $184.13 billion, while imports were at $306.52 billion.
Briefing the media on the data, commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said despite the global uncertainties and trade policy uncertainties, India’s exporters have done extremely well.
Published – September 15, 2025 03:51 pm IST
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/exports-up-67-to-351-bn-in-august-imports-drop-by-10/article70052175.ece
