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India's total exports rise 13.31% to $80.14 billion in July 2026; electronics exports up 57%

India's total exports of goods and services were estimated at $80.14 billion in July 2026, up 13.31% year-on-year, with merchandise exports at $44.24 billion, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 13 August 2026.

Summary

India's total exports (merchandise and services) for July 2026 were estimated at $80.14 billion, up 13.31% over July 2025, while total imports rose 15.83% to $95.16 billion, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 13 August 2026. Merchandise exports were $44.24 billion against $36.98 billion a year earlier, and merchandise imports were $76.22 billion. Petroleum product exports rose 67.64% to $6.92 billion and electronic goods exports rose 57.40% to $5.92 billion. Cumulative exports for April–July 2026-27 were estimated at $316.42 billion, up 13.16%.

Key facts

Total exports July 2026
$80.14 bn (+13.31%)
Total imports July 2026
$95.16 bn (+15.83%)
Merchandise exports
$44.24 bn (July 2025: $36.98 bn)
Merchandise imports
$76.22 bn
Electronics exports
$5.92 bn (+57.40%)
Apr–Jul 2026-27 exports
$316.42 bn (+13.16%)

Practice MCQs 3 questions

Q1 Advanced

What were India's total exports (merchandise and services) in July 2026, as estimated by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry?

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Correct answer: B — $80.14 billion

Total exports in July 2026 were $80.14 billion, up 13.31%; $44.24 billion was merchandise exports, $95.16 billion total imports and $316.42 billion the April–July cumulative exports.

Q2 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's trade in July 2026: 1. Electronic goods exports grew faster than petroleum product exports. 2. Total imports grew faster than total exports. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only statement 2 is correct. Petroleum product exports grew 67.64% against 57.40% for electronics, and total imports grew 15.83% against 13.31% for total exports.

Q3

By what percentage did India's electronic goods exports grow in July 2026 over July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 57.40%

Electronic goods exports rose 57.40%, from $3.76 billion to $5.92 billion; engineering goods grew 17.71% and chemicals 14.39%.

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