Exports up 6.7% to $35.1 billion in August, imports drop by 10%
India’s exports rose by 6.7 per cent to $35.1 billion in August, while imports declined by 10.12 per cent to $61.59 billion, according to official data released on Monday.
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 on September 15, 2025
