<h1>India's Trade Performance Review: Export and Import Declines, Trade Deficit Improvement, and Strategic Export Market Diversification.</h1> The Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Commerce reviewed India's trade performance, noting a 17.6% decrease in exports and a 14.2% decrease in imports during April-September 2015. The trade deficit improved, decreasing from $72.7 billion to $68 billion compared to the previous year. The Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 aims to strengthen India's presence in global markets beyond raw materials. Concerns were raised about the impact of Chinese imports and the need for diversification in export markets. The Commerce Minister emphasized efforts to enhance exports in sectors like pharmaceuticals, IT, and textiles, and addressed non-tariff barriers imposed by China.