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India’s trade deficit at 12-month high as October imports hit record

Merchandise imports hit a record $89.35 billion in October, while exports surged 45 per cent to $49.47 billion; the trade deficit widened to $39.88 billion

India's trade deficit at 12-month high as October imports hit record
India's trade deficit at 12-month high as October imports hit record — image via Business Standard — Credit: Business Standard

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Merchandise imports hit a record $89.35 billion in October, while exports surged 45 per cent to $49.47 billion; the trade deficit widened to $39.88 billion

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