Exports Up, Imports Rising Faster: What NITI Aayog's Latest Report Reveals

Summary

India's total trade has reached 1.84 trillion, with a growth of 5.4 percent in the January to March 2026 quarter. However, imports have grown at a faster pace of 6.5 percent compared to exports at 4.2 percent, indicating an imbalance in trade. The country's trade deficit has narrowed to 23.15 billion, largely due to a surplus in the services sector, particularly in IT and digital services, which saw a 9 percent increase in exports.