New Delhi: India’s total India exports of merchandise and services reached US$80.80 billion in April 2026, registering growth of 13.59 per cent over April 2025. Official data showed combined imports stood at US$88.61 billion during the month, reflecting an increase of 7.67 per cent year-on-year. The overall trade deficit narrowed to US$7.81 billion from US$11.16 billion a year earlier.
Merchandise exports rose to US$43.56 billion in April 2026 from US$38.28 billion in April 2025. Merchandise imports increased to US$71.94 billion from US$65.38 billion during the same period. Non-petroleum exports also recorded growth and reached US$33.97 billion, compared with US$31.16 billion in April 2025.
Officials said petroleum products, electronic goods, engineering goods, meat, dairy and poultry products, and pharmaceuticals supported export growth. Petroleum product exports increased by 34.66 per cent to US$9.59 billion. Electronic goods exports climbed 40.31 per cent to US$5.18 billion. Engineering goods exports also rose by 8.76 per cent to US$10.35 billion.
India exports driven by petroleum and electronics growth
Exports of meat, dairy and poultry products increased by 48.03 per cent during April 2026. Drugs and pharmaceuticals exports also registered growth of 7.12 per cent. Other sectors that reported positive growth included marine products, chemicals, coffee, carpets, oil seeds, and iron ore.
The government estimated services exports at US$37.24 billion for April 2026, compared with US$32.85 billion in April 2025. Services imports were estimated at US$16.66 billion, slightly lower than the previous year. Officials said services exports likely grew by 13.36 per cent during the period.
Trade data also showed strong export growth to Singapore, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong. Meanwhile, imports from China, Russia, Oman, Peru, and Saudi Arabia recorded major increases. Officials stated that the latest India exports figures reflected continued demand for petroleum products, electronics, and engineering goods in global markets.
