India's total exports reach USD 714.73 billion in April–January FY 2025-26, up 5.26%
The Commerce Ministry said on 24 March 2026 that India's total merchandise and services exports rose 5.26% to USD 714.73 billion in April–January of FY 2025-26, from USD 679.02 billion a year earlier.
Summary
India's total exports of merchandise and services rose by about USD 36 billion, or 5.26%, from USD 679.02 billion in April–January 2024-25 to USD 714.73 billion in April–January 2025-26, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on 24 March 2026. Over 2021-22 to 2024-25 exports grew at a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%, from USD 497.90 billion in 2020-21 to USD 828.25 billion in 2024-25. The Ministry cited the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, built on four pillars – trade facilitation, export promotion, state-level partnerships and digital integration.
Key facts
- Apr–Jan FY 2025-26
- USD 714.73 billion (merchandise + services)
- Growth
- +5.26% (from USD 679.02 billion)
- FY 2024-25 exports
- USD 828.25 billion
- CAGR 2021-22 to 2024-25
- 6.9% (from USD 497.90 billion in 2020-21)
- FTP 2023 pillars
- Trade facilitation, export promotion, state-level partnerships, digital integration
Practice MCQs 2 questions
India's total exports (merchandise and services) in April–January of FY 2025-26 were about:
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Correct answer: B — USD 714.73 billion
Exports were USD 714.73 billion, up 5.26% from USD 679.02 billion in April–January 2024-25. USD 828.25 billion was the full-year 2024-25 figure.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four pillars of India's Foreign Trade Policy 2023 as cited by the Commerce Ministry?
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Correct answer: C — Import substitution
The four pillars are trade facilitation, export promotion, state-level partnerships and digital integration; import substitution is not one of them.