New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- India's overall trade deficit widened sharply in December 2025, driven by a faster rise in imports even as exports remained broadly flat, according to official trade data released by the Department of Commerce on Thursday here.
Total exports of goods and services stood at USD 74.01 billion in December 2025, marginally lower than USD 74.77 billion recorded in December 2024.
In contrast, overall imports rose to USD 80.94 billion from USD 76.23 billion a year ago, pushing the combined merchandise and services trade deficit to USD 6.92 billion, compared with USD 1.46 billion in December 2024.
On the merchandise front, exports showed a modest improvement, rising to USD 38.51 billion in December 2025 from USD 37.80 billio...