India is definitely getting stronger diplomatically. Which country doesn't want India to be in their side right now?! The surplus is there because US is just importing more from India. US want that China should not longer be the sole gamer in the world economics. 

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India has trade deficit with 75 countries; China, Russia top the list: GTRI

This is good stuff. The surplus must be from certain "unknown middle man" activities. Nonetheless this is why India is stronger diplomatically as opposed to Western bloc.