World NewsBusinessSeptember 24, 2026
India’s Merchandise Exports Jump 26% in August
India’s merchandise exports rose 26.12% year-on-year to $43.81 billion in August, the strongest increase since June 2022. Electronics shipments surged nearly 90%, engineering goods grew approximately 25% and exports to China rose 52.35%. The monthly merchandise trade deficit narrowed to a five-month low of $26.86 billion.
Read the full story
Rapid growth in electronics and engineering shipments indicates India is increasing its participation in international manufacturing and technology supply chains, including trade with the United States and China.
Exporters must sustain volume growth amid tariffs, geopolitical disruption and volatile energy prices. Dependence on imported electronics components and a substantial cumulative trade deficit remain important challenges.
April–August: merchandise exports reach $215.91 billion
August: exports rise 26.12%
September: Commerce Ministry releases data
forthcoming monthly figures will test whether momentum continues.
Ask BangkokScoop AI
Get answers and explore this story further.
1. financialexpress.comView Original
