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India: Merchandise exports fall at a slower pace in June
Latest reading: Merchandise exports were broadly stable in June, falling just 0.1% year-on-year, following May’s 2.2% fall. Meanwhile, merchandise imports fell 3.7% in annual terms in June (May: -1.7% yoy).
As a result, the merchandise trade balance improved from the previous month, recording a USD 18.8 billion shortfall in June (May 2025: USD 21.9 billion deficit; June 2024: USD 20.8 billion deficit). Lastly, the trend improved, with the 12-month trailing merchandise trade balance recording a USD 287.8 billion deficit in June, compared to the USD 289.9 billion deficit in May.
