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News18•15-10-2026, 15:45
India US Exports Surge 11 Percent Amid Ongoing Trade Talks
  • •India's merchandise exports to the United States grew by 11.1 per cent to USD 50.81 billion during April to September 2026.
  • •Imports from the US surged by 26 per cent to USD 32.33 billion, compared to USD 25.66 billion in the previous year.
  • •India's trade surplus with the US narrowed down to USD 18.48 billion from USD 20.07 billion during the same period.
  • •Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that bilateral trade negotiations are progressing well toward an early conclusion.
  • •India is actively seeking preferential market access in the US to help domestic exporters compete effectively globally.
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Key Questions Answered

India's merchandise exports to the US rose 11.1 percent to reach USD 50.81 billion during April–September 2026, while imports from the US grew by 26 percent to USD 32.33 billion.

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that bilateral negotiations were progressing in the right direction, with both nations anticipating the deal's closure and signing at the earliest possible time once the broader tariff framework in the US is formalised under Section 301.

India's merchandise trade surplus with the United States narrowed to USD 18.48 billion during the April–September 2026 period, compared to USD 20.07 billion recorded during the same period in the previous year.

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