India's total exports for April–February 2025-26 estimated at US$ 790.86 billion, up 5.79%
India's total exports of goods and services during April–February 2025-26 are estimated at US$ 790.86 billion, 5.79% higher than a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on 16 March 2026.
Summary
India's total exports (merchandise and services) for April–February 2025-26 are estimated at US$ 790.86 billion, up 5.79% from US$ 747.58 billion a year earlier, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 16 March 2026. Merchandise exports in the period were US$ 402.93 billion (up 1.84%) and the merchandise trade deficit widened to US$ 310.60 billion from US$ 261.80 billion. For February 2026 alone, total exports were US$ 76.13 billion (up 11.05%) and total imports US$ 80.09 billion (up 21.64%), giving an overall trade deficit of US$ 3.96 billion; merchandise exports were US$ 36.61 billion against US$ 36.91 billion in February 2025. Engineering goods exports rose 12.90% to US$ 10.36 billion in February, leading the growth drivers.
Key facts
- Released
- 16 March 2026, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Apr–Feb 2025-26 total exports
- US$ 790.86 bn (+5.79%)
- Apr–Feb merchandise exports
- US$ 402.93 bn (+1.84%)
- Apr–Feb merchandise trade deficit
- US$ 310.60 bn
- Feb 2026 total exports / imports
- US$ 76.13 bn / US$ 80.09 bn
- Feb 2026 merchandise exports
- US$ 36.61 bn
- Top driver (Feb)
- Engineering goods, US$ 10.36 bn (+12.90%)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
India's total exports (merchandise and services) during April–February 2025-26 are estimated at:
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Correct answer: D — US$ 790.86 billion
Total exports for April–February 2025-26 are estimated at US$ 790.86 billion, up 5.79%; US$ 900.51 billion is the estimate of total imports.
Which sector led India's merchandise export growth in February 2026, rising 12.90% to US$ 10.36 billion?
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Correct answer: D — Engineering goods
Engineering goods exports rose 12.90% from US$ 9.17 billion in February 2025 to US$ 10.36 billion in February 2026.
Consider the following about India's trade data for February 2026: 1. Merchandise exports in February 2026 were higher than in February 2025. 2. India recorded an overall (merchandise plus services) trade deficit in February 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: merchandise exports were US$ 36.61 billion against US$ 36.91 billion in February 2025. Statement 2 is correct: the overall trade balance was –US$ 3.96 billion.