India's Trade Deficit and Export Dynamics
India experienced a significant reduction in its trade deficit by more than 61% in November 2025, declining to $6.6 billion due to robust export growth and reduced imports.
Export and Import Data
- Total Exports: Increased by 15.5% to $74 billion.
- Total Imports: Decreased by 0.6% to $80.6 billion.
- Merchandise Exports: Grew 19.4% to $38.1 billion, recovering from an 11.8% fall in October 2025.
Trade with the U.S.
- Exports to the U.S.: Increased by 22.6% to $6.98 billion compared to November 2024, and by 10.7% from October 2025.
- Tariffs: The U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports since August 2025, initially impacting exports.
Despite higher tariffs, India managed to stabilize trade relations with the U.S., reflecting resilience in exports.
Impact on Merchandise and Gold Imports
- Merchandise Imports: Decreased by 1.9% to $62.7 billion, showing a 17.6% drop from October 2025 due to a previous surge in gold imports.
- Gold Imports: Fell nearly 60% to $4 billion compared to November 2024, and by 73% compared to October 2025.
Services Trade
- Services Exports: Increased by approximately 12% to $38.5 billion.
- Services Imports: Rose by 8.1% to $18.6 billion.
Overall, India has demonstrated a strong export performance, particularly in its trade relations with the U.S., despite challenging tariff conditions.
