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India's total exports rise 13.59% to US$80.80 billion in April 2026

India's total exports (merchandise and services) in April 2026 were estimated at US$80.80 billion, up 13.59% from April 2025, the Commerce Ministry said on 15 May 2026.

Summary

India's total exports of goods and services in April 2026 were estimated at US$80.80 billion, 13.59% higher than the US$71.13 billion of April 2025, according to Commerce Ministry data released on 15 May 2026. Merchandise exports rose 13.78% to US$43.56 billion, and services exports were estimated at US$37.24 billion. Total imports were estimated at US$88.61 billion, leaving an overall trade deficit of US$7.81 billion. Electronic goods exports grew 40.31% to US$5.18 billion and petroleum products 34.66% to US$9.59 billion.

Key facts

Total exports, Apr 2026
US$80.80 bn (+13.59%)
Merchandise exports
US$43.56 bn (+13.78%)
Services exports (est.)
US$37.24 bn
Total imports
US$88.61 bn (+7.67%)
Trade balance
−US$7.81 bn
Fast growers
Electronic goods +40.31%; petroleum products +34.66%

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1 Advanced

India's total exports (merchandise and services) in April 2026 were estimated at:

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Correct answer: C — US$80.80 billion

Total exports in April 2026 were estimated at US$80.80 billion, up 13.59% from US$71.13 billion in April 2025.

Q2

What were India's merchandise exports in April 2026?

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Correct answer: B — US$43.56 billion

Merchandise exports in April 2026 were US$43.56 billion, up 13.78% from US$38.28 billion in April 2025.

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