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India’s gold appetite cools? Govt data shows imports plunge 57.7% as exports surge 26.12 %
India’s gold imports fell 57.7% year‑on‑year to $2.3 billion in August 2026, while merchandise exports rose 26.1% to $43.81 billion, narrowing the trade deficit. The data, released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, also showed overall imports up 14.1% and a smaller gap between imports and exports.
Livemint Indian Economy & Policy
15 Sept 2026
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