India's exports in April-January 2024-25 estimated at $682.59 billion, up 7.21%
India's total exports of goods and services in April-January 2024-25 were estimated at USD 682.59 billion, up 7.21%, the Commerce Ministry said on 17 February 2025.
Summary
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 17 February 2025 that India's total exports (merchandise and services) in April-January 2024-25 were estimated at USD 682.59 billion, 7.21% higher than USD 636.69 billion a year earlier, while total imports were USD 770.06 billion. In January 2025, total exports were USD 74.97 billion, with services exports (USD 38.55 billion, an estimate) exceeding merchandise exports (USD 36.43 billion). Electronic goods exports grew 78.97% to USD 4.11 billion in January, and rice exports rose 44.61%.
Key facts
- April-January 2024-25 exports
- USD 682.59 billion (+7.21%)
- April-January imports
- USD 770.06 billion
- January 2025 exports
- USD 74.97 billion; services 38.55, merchandise 36.43
- Top growth, January
- Electronic goods +78.97% (USD 4.11 billion); rice +44.61%
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What were India's estimated total exports (merchandise and services) in April-January 2024-25?
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Correct answer: A — USD 682.59 billion
Total exports in April-January 2024-25 were estimated at USD 682.59 billion, up 7.21% from USD 636.69 billion; USD 770.06 billion was the imports figure.
Which of the following was the fastest-growing major export category in January 2025, as per the Commerce Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Electronic goods
Electronic goods exports grew 78.97% to USD 4.11 billion in January 2025, ahead of rice at 44.61% and drugs and pharmaceuticals at 21.46%.
In January 2025, how did India's estimated services exports compare with merchandise exports?
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Correct answer: C — Services exports exceeded merchandise exports
Services exports were estimated at USD 38.55 billion against merchandise exports of USD 36.43 billion in January 2025.