India’s BRICS trade deficit widens as exports grow slower than imports
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: India’s trade with BRICS member countries more than doubled between 2020‑21 and 2025‑26, rising from $203.1 billion to $417.5 billion. During that period, exports to the bloc grew 48.8 % to $95.7 billion, while imports increased at a faster pace, expanding the trade deficit. The widening gap highlights challenges in balancing India’s export growth with rising import demand from BRICS economies.
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Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Economic Times, Deccan Herald
Sources
- India's exports under FTAs grew faster than imports — Economic Times (center)
- India seeks easier BRICS market access as trade deficit widens — Deccan Herald (center)