India's total exports in April 2025 estimated at US$ 73.80 billion, up 12.70%
India's total exports (merchandise and services) in April 2025 were estimated at US$ 73.80 billion, 12.70% higher than the US$ 65.48 billion of April 2024, the Commerce Ministry said on 15 May 2025.
Summary
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 15 May 2025 that India's total exports (merchandise and services) in April 2025 were estimated at US$ 73.80 billion, up 12.70% from US$ 65.48 billion in April 2024. Total imports were estimated at US$ 82.45 billion, up 15.72%. Merchandise exports were US$ 38.49 billion, up 9.02%, and non-petroleum exports rose 10.10% to US$ 31.11 billion. Electronic goods exports grew 39.51% to US$ 3.69 billion, engineering goods 11.28% to US$ 9.51 billion, marine products 17.81% and drugs and pharmaceuticals 2.37%.
Key facts
- Total exports, Apr 2025
- US$ 73.80 bn (+12.70%)
- Total imports
- US$ 82.45 bn (+15.72%)
- Merchandise exports
- US$ 38.49 bn (+9.02%)
- Non-petroleum exports
- US$ 31.11 bn (+10.10%)
- Electronic goods
- US$ 3.69 bn (+39.51%)
- Engineering goods
- US$ 9.51 bn (+11.28%)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
India's total exports (merchandise and services) in April 2025 were estimated at:
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Correct answer: A — US$ 73.80 billion
Total exports were US$ 73.80 billion. US$ 65.48 billion was the April 2024 figure, US$ 82.45 billion was total imports and US$ 38.49 billion was merchandise exports.
Among the following export categories, which recorded the highest year-on-year growth in April 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Electronic goods
Electronic goods exports grew 39.51%, against 11.28% for engineering goods, 10.74% for gems and jewellery and 2.37% for drugs and pharmaceuticals.
Consider the following statements about India's trade in April 2025: 1. Merchandise exports were US$ 38.49 billion, up 9.02% year-on-year. 2. Total imports (merchandise and services) were estimated at US$ 82.45 billion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Commerce Ministry's release of 15 May 2025.