Gold, silver imports push trade deficit to 3-month high

Feb 17, 2026 - 17:04
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Gold, silver imports push trade deficit to 3-month high
India's trade deficit widened to a three-month high of $34.6 billion in January, driven by a surge in gold and silver imports. Despite a flat export performance, particularly a sharp fall in consignments to the US, the government remains optimistic about achieving record exports for the fiscal year.
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