Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, Dec 16, 2025

India’s trade deficit narrowed sharply to $24.53 billion in November 2025 from $41.68 billion in October, as imports of gold, oil, and coal declined. Overall exports, including goods and services, rose to $73.99 billion, while imports slipped to $80.63 billion, cutting the overall deficit to $6.64 billion. Merchandise exports hit a 10-year high of $38.13 billion, led by strong growth in engineering, electronics, and gems & jewellery. The services sector also grew to $35.86 billion, showing continued strengt ...