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indias trade deficit widens to 2838 billion in april as imports outpace exports
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AI-generatedIndia's widening trade deficit driven by rising import costs, especially energy due to West Asia conflict. Rupee depreciation adds to import costs. No specific company or product-level margin impact identified; macro pressure on all importers and fuel consumers. Weak commercial mechanism at sector level.
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- India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $28.38 billion in April, above expectations of $26.5 billion.
- Merchandise exports were $43.56 billion, imports were $71.94 billion.
- West Asia conflict disrupted energy imports, raising costs.
- Rupee is Asia's worst-performing currency this year.
- PM Modi called for measures to conserve foreign exchange reserves.
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