New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) India's exports rose by 6.7 per cent to USD 35.1 billion in August, while imports declined by 10.12 per cent to USD 61.59 billion, according to official data released on Monday.

Exports were worth USD 32.89 billion in August last year and imports stood at USD 68.53 billion.

Trade deficit during August 2025 was USD 26.49 billion as against USD 35.64 billion in the year-ago month.

During April-August 2025-26, exports stood at USD 184.13 billion, while imports were at USD 306.52 billion.

Briefing the media on the data, commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said despite the global uncertainties and trade policy uncertainties, India's exporters have done extremely well. PTI RSN NKD MR MR

Trade balance narrows as exports rise and imports fall in August, reflecting moderated deficit amid global uncertainties. Merchandise trade statistics for August 2025 show exports up 6.7% to USD 35.1 billion and imports down 10.12% to USD 61.59 billion, narrowing the monthly trade deficit to USD 26.49 billion from USD 35.64 billion year on year; cumulative April-August 2025-26 trade values reported exports at USD 184.13 billion and imports at USD 306.52 billion, with official commentary citing exporter resilience amid global and trade policy uncertainties.