A recent report published by Crisil, a leading S&P Global company, has brought India's trade dynamics into sharp focus, revealing that the nation's merchandise trade deficit widened to a record high of $41.7 billion in October 2025. This development stems from a dual challenge: a significant contraction in exports coupled with a sustained surge in imports. This analysis breaks down the key findings from the Crisil report to provide a balanced perspective on the current trade

India’s seafood export industry had a record-breaking year in FY 2023-24, reaching an all-time high of 17.8 lakh metric tonnes , valued at ₹60,523.89 crore (around US$7.38 billion). The star performer? Frozen shrimp , which not only accounted for 66% of the total value but also made up over 40% of the quantity exported. Andhra Pradesh is the biggest exporter of shrimp in the country, accounting for 60% of India's shrimp export. The USA and China have long been the primary