India’s August trade performance reveals a compelling picture of economic resilience. Fresh official data, released on Monday, September 15, 2025, highlights a robust 6.7% increase in the nation’s exports, reaching a substantial $35.1 billion. This positive growth was complemented by a significant 10.12% decline in imports, which fell to $61.59 billion.
Comparing these figures to the previous year, August saw exports at $32.89 billion and imports at a higher $68.53 billion. This year’s shift has drastically narrowed the trade deficit for August 2025, bringing it down to $26.49 billion from $35.64 billion in the corresponding period last year.
For the broader financial period of April-August 2025-26, India’s exports stood at $184.13 billion, with imports totaling $306.52 billion. Commenting on these figures, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal commended India’s exporters for their exceptional performance. He noted that this achievement is particularly remarkable given the persistent global economic uncertainties and the complex landscape of international trade policies.