Exports were $824.9 bn and trade deficit $8.65 bn in April.

• Total trade deficit in India increased to $8.65 billion in April 2025, up from $5.77 billion in the previous year.

• Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal reported India’s highest total exports at $824.9 billion in 2024-25, a 6% increase from 2023-24.

• Merchandise exports grew 9% to $38.49 billion, while imports of goods grew 19.1% to $64.91 billion.

• The merchandise trade deficit widened to $26.4 billion in April 2025, up from $19.19 billion in 2021.

• The services sector saw exports widening their lead over imports.