NEW DELHI, Nov 13: India's combined exports of goods and services rose 29.9 per cent year-on-year to $89.99 billion in October 2026, according to data released by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday.
Total exports stood at $69.27 billion in October 2025. The country's overall trade deficit narrowed to $20.09 billion from $25.15 billion in the corresponding month last year.
Total imports rose to $110.07 billion in October from $94.42 billion a year ago.
Merchandise exports increased 45.06 per cent to $49.47 billion from $34.11 billion in October 2025. Merchandise imports stood at $89.35 billion, taking the merchandise trade deficit to $39.88 billion.
Services exports were estimated at $40.51 billion during the month, while services imports were estimated at $20.72 billion. The services trade surplus of $19.79 billion helped narrow the overall trade deficit.
