The trade deficit narrowed by $2.79 billion compared with September 2025.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal, addressing a press briefing on the trade data, said India's exports were maintaining their growth momentum.
The latest figures also showed strong growth in trade during the first six months of the current financial year.
During April-September 2026, merchandise exports increased 18.51% to $259.89 billion, while imports climbed 16.31% to $437.53 billion.
The figures indicate that export growth outpaced import growth both in September and during the first half of FY27, although India's merchandise trade balance remained in deficit.