India’s Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The country’s merchandise exports rose 1.87% to $38.5 billion in December 2025, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Thursday (January 15, 2026). Imports increased to $63.55 billion in December 2025 from $58.43 billion a year ago. The trade deficit stood at $25 billion during the month under review. Despite global uncertainties, India’s exports are recording positive growth, Mr. Agrawal said. This fiscal, exports of goods and services are likely to cross $850 billion, he added. During April-December, exports rose 2.44% to $330.29 billion. Published – January 15, 2026 04:01 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Air India aircraft grounded after engine ingests container ‘Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil’ movie review: A superb Jiiva lights up Nithish Sahadev’s firecracker comedy