India’s July exports rose modestly, but sharper import growth widened the trade deficit to $11.72 billion.

• Merchandise exports rose 6% monthly, while imports spiked 20%, widening India’s July goods trade gap.
• Services exports remained steady, while imports eased, still leaving the overall deficit higher than in June.
• April-July saw stronger exports in engineering, electronics, and pharma, while petroleum and gems declined.