Citizens are repeatedly told that everything is fine as long as the economy is growing and the stock market is rising. But before accepting any narrative, every Indian should ask one simple question: Are we earning more from the world than we are spending on it? The latest trade figures paint a worrying picture. In April 2026, India exported goods worth approximately $43.56 billion but imported goods worth $71.94 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $28.38 billion in a si