India's total exports rise 9.34% to $69.16 billion in August 2025
India's total exports of goods and services were estimated at US$ 69.16 billion in August 2025, up 9.34% from a year earlier, while total imports fell 7% to US$ 79.04 billion, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 15 September 2025.
Summary
India's total exports (merchandise and services combined) for August 2025 were estimated at US$ 69.16 billion, a growth of 9.34% over August 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 15 September 2025. Total imports were estimated at US$ 79.04 billion, down 7%, narrowing the overall trade deficit to US$ 9.88 billion from US$ 21.73 billion a year earlier. Merchandise exports were US$ 35.10 billion against US$ 32.89 billion in August 2024, and merchandise imports fell to US$ 61.59 billion. Electronic goods exports grew 25.93% to US$ 2.93 billion, gems and jewellery 15.57% and drugs and pharmaceuticals 6.94%. Cumulative exports for April–August 2025 were estimated at US$ 349.35 billion, up 6.18%.
Key facts
- Total exports Aug 2025
- US$ 69.16 bn (+9.34%)
- Total imports
- US$ 79.04 bn (-7%)
- Overall trade balance
- -US$ 9.88 bn (vs -US$ 21.73 bn)
- Merchandise exports
- US$ 35.10 bn
- Top grower
- Electronic goods +25.93% to US$ 2.93 bn
- Apr–Aug 2025 exports
- US$ 349.35 bn (+6.18%)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What were India's estimated total exports (merchandise and services combined) in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — US$ 69.16 billion
Total exports in August 2025 were estimated at US$ 69.16 billion, up 9.34% from US$ 63.25 billion in August 2024; US$ 35.10 billion was merchandise exports alone.
Which merchandise export category recorded the highest growth (25.93%) among the major drivers listed for August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Electronic goods
Electronic goods exports rose 25.93%, from US$ 2.32 billion to US$ 2.93 billion; gems and jewellery grew 15.57%, drugs and pharmaceuticals 6.94% and petroleum products 6.54%.