India's exports reach an estimated $720.76 billion in April–January 2025-26, up 6.15%
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported on 16 February 2026 that India's total exports of goods and services in April–January 2025-26 were an estimated US$ 720.76 billion, up 6.15% year on year.
Summary
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported on 16 February 2026 that India's total exports of goods and services in April–January 2025-26 were an estimated US$ 720.76 billion, up 6.15% from US$ 679.02 billion a year earlier. Merchandise exports in the period were US$ 366.63 billion (up 2.20%). For January 2026 alone, total exports were an estimated US$ 80.45 billion, up 13.17%, against total imports of US$ 90.83 billion. Engineering goods exports rose 10.37% to US$ 10.40 billion in January, and iron ore exports grew 31.54%.
Key facts
- Released
- 16 February 2026, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- April–January 2025-26 total exports
- US$ 720.76 billion (+6.15%)
- Merchandise exports (Apr–Jan)
- US$ 366.63 billion (+2.20%)
- January 2026 total exports
- US$ 80.45 billion (+13.17%)
- January 2026 total imports
- US$ 90.83 billion
- Engineering goods (Jan)
- US$ 10.40 billion (+10.37%)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What were India's estimated total exports (goods and services) in April–January 2025-26, as released on 16 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — US$ 720.76 billion
Total exports in April–January 2025-26 were an estimated US$ 720.76 billion, up 6.15% from US$ 679.02 billion.
Consider the following statements about India's trade data released on 16 February 2026: 1. Merchandise exports in April–January 2025-26 grew faster than total (goods and services) exports. 2. In January 2026, India's total imports exceeded its total exports. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. Merchandise exports grew 2.20% against 6.15% for total exports. In January 2026, total imports (US$ 90.83 billion) exceeded total exports (US$ 80.45 billion).
Which merchandise export category grew 10.37% to US$ 10.40 billion in January 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Engineering goods
Engineering goods exports rose 10.37% from US$ 9.42 billion in January 2025 to US$ 10.40 billion in January 2026.