22-February-2026
Economy News
 
Base year of merchandise trade indices updated
21-Feb-2026

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has revised the base year of Merchandise Trade Indices to FY 2022-23 from 2012-13. The indices are important indicators of external sector price movements and are widely used for economic analysis, including national accounts compilation and assessment of terms of trade.The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has revised the base year of Merchandise Trade Indices to FY 2022-23 from 2012-13. The indices are important indicators of external sector price movements and are widely used for economic analysis, including national accounts compilation and assessment of terms of trade.

News Source:- https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/base-year-of-merchandise-trade-indices-updated/4149797/