- Exports contracted by 4.56% YoY in June as against 1.1% contraction in May
- Imports sector witnessed a degrowth of 0.4% YoY in June as against 7% YoY growth in May
- As a result, trade deficit narrows to USD 12.2 bn in June from USD 20.1 bn in the previous month
- Going forward, external sector performance is likely to remain challenged by subdued external environment on the one hand and sticky crude oil prices on the other