India's total exports for April–September 2025 estimated at US$ 413.30 billion, up 4.45%
India's total exports of goods and services in April–September 2025 were estimated at US$ 413.30 billion, up 4.45% from US$ 395.71 billion a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on 15 October 2025.
Summary
India's total exports (merchandise and services) in April–September 2025 were estimated at US$ 413.30 billion, up 4.45% from US$ 395.71 billion in April–September 2024, the Department of Commerce said on 15 October 2025. Merchandise exports were US$ 220.12 billion (up 3.02%), and services exports an estimated US$ 193.18 billion. Merchandise imports were US$ 375.11 billion, leaving a merchandise trade deficit of US$ 154.98 billion. In September 2025, electronic goods exports rose 50.54% to US$ 3.12 billion, and rice exports rose 33.18%. The release also noted that the IMF's October 2025 World Economic Outlook raised India's 2025 growth projection to 6.6%, with 6.2% for 2026.
Key facts
- Total exports Apr–Sep 2025
- US$ 413.30 bn (+4.45%)
- Merchandise exports
- US$ 220.12 bn (+3.02%)
- Services exports
- US$ 193.18 bn (est.)
- Merchandise trade deficit
- US$ 154.98 bn
- Sept 2025 electronics
- US$ 3.12 bn (+50.54%)
- IMF WEO Oct 2025
- India 6.6% (2025), 6.2% (2026)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
India's total exports (merchandise and services) in April–September 2025 were estimated at about how much?
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Correct answer: D — US$ 413.30 billion
PIB (Commerce): total exports during April–September 2025 were estimated at US$ 413.30 billion, up 4.45%. US$ 220.12 billion was merchandise exports alone.
As noted by the Department of Commerce, the IMF's October 2025 World Economic Outlook projected India's GDP growth for 2025 at:
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Correct answer: B — 6.6%
PIB: India's GDP growth is projected to reach 6.6 percent in 2025, followed by 6.2 percent in 2026, as per the October 2025 IMF WEO update.
Consider the following statements about India's trade data released on 15 October 2025: 1. Merchandise exports in April–September 2025 grew 3.02% to US$ 220.12 billion. 2. Electronic goods exports in September 2025 rose 50.54% over September 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: merchandise exports in April–September 2025 were US$ 220.12 billion (+3.02%); electronic goods exports rose 50.54% from US$ 2.07 billion to US$ 3.12 billion in September 2025.