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India Trade Deficit Widens as Hormuz Risks Cloud Outlook

India’s trade deficit widened in June, with uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continuing to cloud the outlook for global supply chains.
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"iran blockade"
Trump says US will reinstate Iran blockade and charge for Strait of Hormuz shipping

US to resume Iran blockade, ‘guard’ Strait of Hormuz and charge 20 per cent toll
Trump re-imposes Iran blockade and demands 20 percent tariff on ALL exports through Strait of Hormuz as oil prices skyrocket

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Business Today
· Jul 13, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jul 5, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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India Today
· Jun 26, 2026
India-US trade deal only if we get competitive edge: Piyush Goyal
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Economic Times
· Jun 24, 2026
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South China Morning Post
· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
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· Jun 26, 2026
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· Jun 24, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
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· Jul 5, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
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NDTV
· Jun 30, 2026
Banks NPA At Multi-Decadal Low Of 1.8%, Indian Financial System Remains Resilient: RBI
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· Jul 6, 2026
Western coastline becomes key corridor for illegal arms flow into India: Report
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TASS
· Jul 7, 2026
Serbia possesses great potential for cooperation with BRICS countries — minister
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· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jun 29, 2026
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