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India's April–June 2025 exports estimated at US$ 210.31 billion, up 5.94%

On 15 July 2025, the Commerce Ministry estimated India's merchandise and services exports for April–June 2025 at US$ 210.31 billion, up 5.94% year-on-year.

Summary

India's combined merchandise and services exports for April–June 2025 were estimated at US$ 210.31 billion, against US$ 198.52 billion a year earlier, a growth of 5.94%, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 15 July 2025. Merchandise exports for the quarter were US$ 112.17 billion, up 1.92%. For June 2025, total exports were estimated at US$ 67.98 billion, up 6.50%, and the trade deficit narrowed to US$ 3.51 billion from US$ 7.30 billion. Electronic goods exports rose 46.93% in June to US$ 4.15 billion.

Key facts

Released
15 July 2025, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Apr–Jun 2025 total exports
US$ 210.31 bn (+5.94%)
Apr–Jun merchandise exports
US$ 112.17 bn (+1.92%)
June 2025 total exports
US$ 67.98 bn (+6.50%)
June trade balance
–US$ 3.51 bn (vs –US$ 7.30 bn)
Top driver
Electronic goods +46.93% to US$ 4.15 bn

Practice MCQs 3 questions

Q1 Advanced

India's combined merchandise and services exports for April–June 2025 were estimated at:

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Correct answer: D — US$ 210.31 billion

PIB (Commerce): cumulative exports during April–June 2025 are estimated at US$ 210.31 billion, compared to US$ 198.52 billion in April–June 2024. (US$ 112.17 billion was merchandise only.)

Q2 Advanced

Which merchandise export category recorded the sharpest growth (46.93%) in June 2025, according to the Commerce Ministry?

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Correct answer: B — Electronic Goods

PIB (Commerce): electronic goods exports increased by 46.93% from US$ 2.82 billion in June 2024 to US$ 4.15 billion in June 2025; pharma rose 5.95%, engineering 1.35%, marine 13.33%.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's trade data released on 15 July 2025: 1. Merchandise exports for April–June 2025 grew faster than combined merchandise and services exports. 2. India's overall trade deficit (merchandise + services) in June 2025 narrowed compared to June 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

PIB (Commerce): merchandise exports grew 1.92% against 5.94% for combined exports, so 1 is wrong; the June trade balance was –US$ 3.51 billion against –US$ 7.30 billion in June 2024, so 2 is correct.

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