<h1>Exports rise 7.29% to $37.24B in July; imports up 8.6%, trade deficit hits eight-month high</h1> Exports increased by 7.29% to USD 37.24 billion in July, reversing a two-month decline, while imports rose by 8.6% to USD 64.59 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of USD 27.35 billion, the highest in eight months. From April to July 2025-26, exports grew 3.07% to USD 149.2 billion and imports increased 5.36% to USD 244.01 billion, with the trade deficit totaling USD 94.81 billion. Key sectors driving export growth included engineering, electronics, gems and jewellery, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Despite global economic uncertainties, the overall export performance outpaced global export growth.