India's exports reach US$ 491.80 billion in April–October 2025, up 4.84%
India's combined merchandise and services exports for April–October 2025 are estimated at US$ 491.80 billion, up 4.84% from US$ 469.11 billion a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on 17 November 2025.
Summary
India's merchandise exports in April–October 2025 were US$ 254.25 billion (up 0.63%), and non-petroleum exports rose 3.92% to US$ 219.90 billion. In October 2025 alone, total exports were estimated at US$ 72.89 billion (down 0.68%) while total imports rose 14.87% to US$ 94.70 billion, leaving a trade deficit of US$ 21.80 billion. October's growth drivers included electronic goods (up 19.05% to US$ 4.08 billion), meat, dairy and poultry (up 30.87%), marine products, cashew and coffee.
Key facts
- Apr–Oct 2025 total exports
- US$ 491.80 bn (+4.84%)
- Apr–Oct merchandise
- US$ 254.25 bn (+0.63%)
- Non-petroleum
- US$ 219.90 bn (+3.92%)
- Oct 2025 exports / imports
- US$ 72.89 bn / US$ 94.70 bn
- Oct trade balance
- -US$ 21.80 bn
- Electronics (Oct)
- US$ 4.08 bn, +19.05%
Practice MCQs 2 questions
India's total exports (merchandise and services) during April–October 2025 are estimated at:
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Correct answer: D — US$ 491.80 billion
Total exports in April–October 2025 were estimated at US$ 491.80 billion, up 4.84% from US$ 469.11 billion. US$ 254.25 billion is merchandise only.
By how much did India's electronic goods exports grow in October 2025 over October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 19.05%
Electronic goods exports rose 19.05% to US$ 4.08 billion. 30.87% was meat, dairy and poultry; 11.08% marine products; 10.91% coffee.