India’s trade deficit

MUMBAI: Economists are lowering their forecasts for India’s current-account shortfall, thanks to favorable trade trends that are proving to be a blessing for the rupee — currently among the worst performers in emerging Asia.Barclays Plc…

Amid the geopolitical tensions and increases by the Fed to combat U.S. inflation, the rupee has been on a downward spiral. Slowing exports and an inflated import bill have also weighed down the local currency. In order to iron out sharp…

India’s merchandise exports in June jumped 23.52 per cent year-on-year to $40.13 billion, while imports increased 57.55 per cent to $66.31 billion. The country’s trade deficit ballooned to a record of $26.18 billion, according to the latest…

Every week, Plain Facts publishes a compilation of data-based insights—complete with easy-to-read visual charts—to help you delve deeper into the stories reported by Mint. This week we look at the possible impact of crude oil…