New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- India's merchandise exports rose to USD 35.10 billion in August 2025 compared to USD 32.29 billion in August 2024 , said the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Moreover, the country's imports remained at USD 61.59 billion in August 2025, compared to USD 68.53 billion of the same period in previous year, showing a decline, said the statement.

"The cumulative exports (merchandise and services) during April-August 2025 are estimated at USD 349.35 billion as compared to USD 329.03 billion in April-August 2024, a growth of 6.18 pc," said the official statement.

Major drivers of merchandise export growth in August 2025 include Electronic Goods, Engineering Goods, Gems and Jewellery, Petroleum Products, and Drugs and Phar...