India’s total exports rise 10.99% to US$ 80.75 billion in September 2026; April–September exports at US$ 476.20 billion
As per data released on 15 October 2026, India's total exports (merchandise + services) were estimated at US$ 80.75 billion in September 2026 (up 10.99%) and US$ 476.20 billion in April–September 2026-27 (up 13.84%).
Summary
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry released trade data on 15 October 2026. India's total exports (merchandise and services) for September 2026 were estimated at US$ 80.75 billion, 10.99% higher than in September 2025, while total imports were US$ 94.05 billion. Merchandise exports in September 2026 were US$ 44.40 billion against imports of US$ 74.61 billion. For April–September 2026-27, total exports were estimated at US$ 476.20 billion (up 13.84%) and merchandise exports at US$ 259.89 billion (up 18.51%), with electronic goods exports rising 70.44% in September.
Key facts
- Total exports, Sept 2026
- US$ 80.75 billion (+10.99% y-o-y)
- Total imports, Sept 2026
- US$ 94.05 billion (+8.19%)
- Merchandise exports, Sept 2026
- US$ 44.40 billion
- Merchandise imports, Sept 2026
- US$ 74.61 billion
- Total exports, Apr–Sep 2026-27
- US$ 476.20 billion (+13.84%)
- Merchandise exports, Apr–Sep
- US$ 259.89 billion (+18.51%)
- Top growth driver (Sept)
- Electronic goods: US$ 5.31 billion, +70.44%
- Released
- 15 October 2026, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Practice MCQs 2 questions
As per data released in October 2026, India's total exports (merchandise and services) in September 2026 were estimated at about:
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Correct answer: D — US$ 80.75 billion
Which product group recorded the highest export growth (70.44%) in September 2026, as per Commerce Ministry data?
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Correct answer: A — Electronic goods