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Thursday, October 15, 2026
India's merchandise trade gap expanded in September as festive season purchasing and elevated crude oil prices drove up imports. Official trade data released this week shows the widening deficit reflects growing energy cost pressures tied to Middle East geopolitical tensions. Regional central banks are monitoring the situation closely. Policymakers have signaled readiness to adjust monetary policy if inflation pressures accelerate. The combination of seasonal demand peaks and energy market volatility continues to affect trade patterns across Asia.
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