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India's trade deficit narrows to $28.21 bn in May

The deficit narrowed from $28.38 bn, signaling slight improvement.

15 Jun 2026

The read

India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $28.21 bn in May, a slight improvement from $28.38 bn previously, signaling a modest easing of the trade gap. However, the deficit remains substantial. Further narrowing is required to improve the external balance.

Key numbers

  • Actual: $-28.21 bn
  • Previous: $-28.38 bn