The trade deficit of the country is likely to settle around current levels of November in the near to medium term, with a weaker rupee expected to help keep the gap between exports and imports under control, according to a report by Nuvama.
India's trade deficit narrowed to USD 24.53 billion in November from USD 41.68 billion in October, said the data released by the government on Monday. This was driven by a fall in gold, oil and coal imports, it said.
India's overall exports, merchandise and services combined, in November were to the tune of USD 67.79 billion, a 9.6 rise on a yearly basis, Commerce Ministry data showed on Monday. Same month last year it was USD 61.85 billion.
India's overall exports, merchandise and services combined, in November are estimated to be USD 62.58 billion, exhibiting a marginal positive growth of 1.23 per cent on a yearly basis, official data released on Friday showed.