India Surpasses $860 Billion in Exports, Marking Historic High in FY 2025–26

• India’s total exports reached a record USD 860 billion in FY 2025–26, up from USD 825 billion the previous year.

• Growth achieved despite global economic uncertainties, reflecting strong resilience.

• Nine trade agreements boosted market access and global integration.

• Government reforms improved ease of doing business and investor confidence.

• Services, engineering, and electronics sectors drove momentum.

• Exports projected to surpass USD 1 trillion in FY 2026–27.

  
  

India has reached an unprecedented milestone in its external trade performance, with total exports of goods and services climbing to over USD 860 billion in the financial year 2025–26. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, who described the achievement as a moment of national pride.

The latest figures represent a substantial rise from the USD 825 billion recorded in 2024–25, underscoring the country’s accelerating presence in global markets. Highlighting the development in a social media message, the minister noted that the record-setting performance demonstrates India’s ability to withstand challenging international economic conditions while continuing to strengthen its trade footprint.

According to Mr. Goyal, the surge in exports has come despite persistent global uncertainties, reflecting the resilience of Indian businesses and the adaptability of the country’s trade ecosystem. He emphasized that the government’s sustained policy push has played a central role in maintaining growth momentum amid headwinds in the global economy.

A key driver of this expansion, the minister said, has been India’s proactive engagement in international trade partnerships. The nine trade agreements concluded under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to further reinforce export growth by improving market access and generating new cross-border business opportunities. These agreements, he added, are laying the groundwork for broader sectoral gains and deeper integration with global value chains.

Mr. Goyal also pointed to continued reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business and fostering an investor-friendly climate. Such measures, he said, are helping create a supportive environment for exporters and positioning India for sustained long-term growth as it advances toward its broader development goals under the vision of “Viksit Bharat.”

Industry leaders have welcomed the development. ASSOCHAM President Nirmal Minda praised the export milestone, calling it a strong testament to India’s economic resilience during a period marked by significant global disruptions. He noted that services exports have played a leading role in the growth trajectory, while sectors such as engineering and electronics have provided vital support.

Mr. Minda observed that the performance reflects both effective policy intervention and coordinated efforts by industry stakeholders. The upward trend, he said, reinforces confidence in India’s competitiveness and its expanding reach across diversified international markets.

Looking ahead, he expressed optimism that India’s export earnings could cross the USD 1 trillion mark in the ongoing financial year 2026–27. With sustained competitiveness and widening global engagement, industry leaders believe the country is well-positioned to build on its recent gains and further consolidate its standing in global trade.