New Delhi, March 17: India’s cumulative exports of merchandise and services during April–February 2025–26 are estimated at US$ 790.86 billion, compared to US$ 747.58 billion during the same period in 2024–25, registering a growth of 5.79 percent, according to the latest trade data.
The cumulative value of merchandise exports during April–February 2025–26 stood at US$ 402.93 billion, up from US$ 395.66 billion recorded during April–February 2024–25, reflecting a positive growth of 1.84 percent.
Meanwhile, non-petroleum exports during the same period reached US$ 354.12 billion, marking an increase of 5.03 percent compared to US$ 337.17 billion in April–February 2024–25.
The export performance in February 2026 was driven by several key sectors, including engineering goods, electronic goods, organic and inorganic chemicals, gems and jewellery, and meat, dairy and poultry products.
Exports of engineering goods rose by 12.90 percent, increasing from US$ 9.17 billion in February 2025 to US$ 10.36 billion in February 2026. Similarly, electronic goods exports recorded a 10.37 percent growth, rising from US$ 3.79 billion to US$ 4.18 billion during the same period.
Exports of organic and inorganic chemicals grew by 6.85 percent, increasing from US$ 2.23 billion in February 2025 to US$ 2.38 billion in February 2026. Gems and jewellery exports also witnessed growth of 4.08 percent, rising from US$ 2.53 billion to US$ 2.64 billion.
A notable surge was recorded in the meat, dairy and poultry products sector, where exports increased by 22.66 percent, climbing from US$ 0.45 billion in February 2025 to US$ 0.55 billion in February 2026.
Overall, India’s total exports (merchandise and services combined) for February 2026 are estimated at US$ 76.13 billion, registering a growth of 11.05 percent compared to February 2025.
During the same month, total imports (merchandise and services combined) were estimated at US$ 80.09 billion, reflecting a 21.64 percent increase compared to February 2025.
The continued growth in key export sectors highlights the resilience of India’s external trade amid evolving global economic conditions.
