India merchandise trade deficit reaches 25 billion dollars in December as US exports remain resilient
India's trade deficit hit $25.04 billion in December despite resilient exports to the US. A services surplus of $18.12 billion helped balance the position.
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INmerchandise trade deficit was $25.04 billion in December 2025, a figure that came in lower than the $27 billion forecast by economists but higher than the $24.53 billion recorded in November. Merchandise imports rose to $63.55 billion in December from $62.66 billion the previous month, while merchandise exports rose to $38.51 billion from $38.13 billion in November. This trade performance occurred as the nation adjusted to global economic shifts and consistent domestic demand.
INmerchandise trade deficit was $25.04 billion in December 2025, a figure that came in lower than the $27 billion forecast by economists but higher than the $24.53 billion recorded in November. Merchandise imports rose to $63.55 billion in December from $62.66 billion the previous month, while merchandise exports rose to $38.51 billion from $38.13 billion in November. This trade performance occurred as the nation adjusted to global economic shifts and consistent domestic demand.
