India's Exports Rise 25.41% in August

New Delhi: India's exports increased 25.41% year-on-year in August, reaching $82.68 billion, compared with $65.93 billion in August last year.

The trade deficit narrowed to $9.41 billion in August from $11.62 billion recorded in the same month last year.

Imports also increased during the month, rising to $92.09 billion from $77.55 billion in August last year.

Merchandise exports registered a 26.12% increase. Goods exports rose to $43.81 billion in August from $34.74 billion in the corresponding month last year.