India's exports showed mixed performance in May, with goods exports rising 18% to a six-month high of 18%, but the trade deficit widened to USD 28.21 billion due to increased petroleum imports.
India's exports showed mixed performance in May, with goods exports rising 18% to a six-month high of 18%, but the trade deficit widened to USD 28.21 billion due to increased petroleum imports. Services exports are a major growth area, accounting for 48.8% of total exports and surging to USD 421.3 billion in FY26. Geopolitical events, like the US-Iran conflict, impacted trade routes, though the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to offer trade tailwinds for West Asia. Furthermore, trade balances are shifting geographically, with surpluses emerging with Asia and Africa.
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