India's exports jump 29.9% to $89.99 billion in October; overall trade deficit narrows

Published 13 Nov 2026, 15:04 IST

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India's exports rose 29.9% in October, reaching $89.99 billion, while the trade deficit narrowed to $20.09 billion. Export values, including merchandise and services, were $69.27 billion in the same month a year earlier. Department of Commerce data show double‑digit growth in major markets, with shipments to the United States up 11% and strong increases to Brazil and Mexico. The figures reflect a significant improvement in the country's external trade performance.

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India's export growth shot up by almost 30 percent year-on-year, reaching close to $90 billion in October 2026. Merchandise exports accounted for a significant $49.47 billion, marking a record high for monthly goods. Though imports also climbed, resulting in a trade deficit of $39.88 billion, the…

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First reported by The Economic Times at 13:46 UTC on 11 Nov.

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The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co. 11 Nov 2026, 19:16 IST

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NDTV Adani Group (AMG Media) 13 Nov 2026, 14:31 IST

India's October Trade Deficit Widens To $39.88 Billion

India's merchandise exports hit a record $49.47 billion in October, rising 45% year-on-year, but a 16.5% increase in imports pushed the trade deficit beyond expectations to $39.88 billion.

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The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article 13 Nov 2026, 15:04 IST

India's exports jump 29.9% to $89.99 billion in October; overall trade deficit narrows

India's export growth shot up by almost 30 percent year-on-year, reaching close to $90 billion in October 2026. Merchandise exports accounted for a significant $49.47 billion, marking a record high for monthly goods. Though imports also climbed, resulting in a trade deficit of $39.88 billion, the…

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Hindustan Times HT Media 13 Nov 2026, 15:08 IST

India's exports jump 29.9% to $89.99 billion in October, trade deficit narrows

The country's exports stood at USD 69.27 billion in the same month last year.

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The Tribune The Tribune Trust 13 Nov 2026, 15:37 IST

India’s gold imports plunge 62.57 pc to USD 5.51 billion in October as prices fall below USD 4,000/oz

India's gold imports declined by 39.9 per cent to USD 24.78 billion during April–October 2026, compared with USD 41.24 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, according to the data presented by the Department of Commerce on Friday.

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Orissa Post Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group) 13 Nov 2026, 15:46 IST

India’s exports up 29.9% to $89.99 bn in October; trade deficit narrows to $20.09 bn

New Delhi: India’s exports increased 29.9 per cent to USD 89.99 billion in October while the trade deficit narrowed to USD 20.09 billion, government data released Friday showed. The country’s exports — including merchandise and services — stood at USD 69.27 billion in the same month last year…

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The Hindu BusinessLine The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 13 Nov 2026, 16:09 IST

India’s exports to US rise 11%; Brazil and Mexico shipments register strong growth

Department of Commerce data show growth across India’s major export destinations, with shipments to several key markets recording double-digit increases

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The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 13 Nov 2026, 16:53 IST

India's exports up 29.9% in October; trade deficit narrows to $20.09 billion

The country's exports — including merchandise and services — stood at $69.27 billion in the same month last year

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