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India exports surge 13.8% in April on electronics surge trade gap hits three month high
Economy
Published on 16 May 2026
West Asia exports to India drop, yet totals rise
India’s goods exports grew 13.78% year on year to $43.56 billion in April, their highest monthly level in more than four years, powered by electronics, engineering goods and petroleum. Yet imports rose 10% to $71.94 billion, pushing the trade deficit to a three-month high of $28.38 billion. The surprising twist: outbound shipments to West Asia fell over a quarter as geopolitical disruptions continued, while inbound movement via the region weakened further.
- April exports rose 13.78% to $43.56 billion
- Imports increased 10% to $71.94 billion
- Trade deficit widened to $28.38 billion from $27.1 billion
- Electronics exports jumped 40.31% and petroleum 34.66%
- Outbound shipments to West Asia fell 28% to $4.16 billion
- Gold imports surged 81.69% and silver 157.16% in April
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