India's April–May 2026-27 exports estimated at US$ 162.69 billion, up 14.66%
India's cumulative merchandise and services exports for April–May 2026-27 are estimated at US$ 162.69 billion, up 14.66% from US$ 141.89 billion a year earlier, per data released on 15 June 2026.
Summary
India's cumulative exports (merchandise and services) for April–May 2026-27 are estimated at US$ 162.69 billion, against US$ 141.89 billion in April–May 2025-26, a growth of 14.66%, according to Ministry of Commerce data released on 15 June 2026. Merchandise exports for the period were US$ 88.91 billion, up 16.09%, and non-petroleum exports were US$ 70.74 billion, up 10.49%. Total exports for May 2026 are estimated at US$ 81.96 billion. Among the drivers in May 2026, petroleum product exports rose 54.89% to US$ 8.42 billion and engineering goods rose 24.48% to US$ 12.31 billion.
Key facts
- April–May 2026-27 total exports
- US$ 162.69 billion (+14.66%)
- Merchandise exports
- US$ 88.91 billion (+16.09%)
- Non-petroleum exports
- US$ 70.74 billion (+10.49%)
- May 2026 total exports
- US$ 81.96 billion
- Petroleum products, May
- US$ 8.42 billion (+54.89%)
- Engineering goods, May
- US$ 12.31 billion (+24.48%)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
India's cumulative exports (merchandise and services) for April–May 2026-27 are estimated at about how much?
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Correct answer: A — US$ 162.69 billion
Cumulative exports for April–May 2026-27 are estimated at US$ 162.69 billion, up 14.66% from US$ 141.89 billion.
Among the major drivers of merchandise export growth in May 2026, which category recorded the highest growth rate over May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Petroleum Products
Petroleum products exports grew 54.89%, ahead of engineering goods (24.48%), chemicals (12.71%), electronics (11.62%) and gems & jewellery (6.66%).