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India exports hit record $90bn; merchandise deficit widens
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India's merchandise exports reached a record $90 billion in October, yet the trade deficit widened to $39.88 billion due to surging imports. Gold imports nearly tripled to $5.51 billion driven by festive demand, while services exports grew to $40.51 billion, creating a surplus that partially offset the goods deficit.
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Merchandise deficit widened to $39.88 billion.Rolling sentiment Positive +34