India Achieves Record $860 Billion Exports in FY26, Registers 4.22% Growth in Global Trade Share

Historic performance in terms of exports was witnessed in the financial year 2025-26. Goods and services export figures crossed the $860 billion mark, reflecting the increasing position of India in international trade. According to data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, total exports during April to March 2025-26 were $860.09 billion, an increase of 4.22 percent compared to $825.26 billion in the previous financial year.

Exports of goods increased marginally from $437.70 billion in 2024-25 to $441.78 billion in 2025-26. The merchandise exports figure in March stood at $38.92 billion, which is the highest figure recorded during the entire year. It was $36.61 billion in February. On the other hand, imports were reduced by 6.51 percent to $59.59 billion against $63.71 billion in February, resulting in the trade deficit being trimmed to $20.67 billion. But merchandise exports declined by 7.44 percent compared to a year ago.

The increase in US exports helped mitigate the impact of the war. Petroleum products and engineering goods played a key role in this growth. The engineering sector showed strength due to demand for machinery, auto parts, and industrial equipment. Meat and dairy exports also increased. Merchandise exports in March were $38.92 billion, down from $42.05 billion a year ago.