India’s Exports Rise 4% in H1 FY26 Amid International Commerce Challenges

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

India’s exports rose over 4% year-over-year to $413.3 billion within the first half of FY2025-26. This defied world commerce turbulence brought on by provide chain disruptions and market volatility, based on the Ministry of Commerce.

Regardless of a “turbulent 12 months” for world commerce, India maintained its development momentum. It recorded its highest-ever second-quarter exports at $204.4 billion throughout July–September.

Items exports elevated from $213 billion to $220 billion. In the meantime, companies exports jumped from $182 billion to $193.7 billion. The rise in exports helped slender the commerce deficit, which was 2.28% decrease than the identical interval final 12 months. This occurred whilst merchandise imports grew.

Export development was seen throughout 24 international locations, led by the US, UAE, China, Germany, Bangladesh, and Brazil. Shipments to the US rose sharply to $45.82 billion from $40.42 billion final 12 months. Nonetheless, exports to the Netherlands and Singapore fell because of weaker petroleum product demand.

On the import facet, September noticed larger purchases of electronics, silver, fertilisers, and gold, pushed by elevated smartphone manufacturing. Nonetheless, gold imports general had been decrease, down 8.7% in worth and 25% in quantity year-over-year.

Officers famous a latest dip in US-bound exports throughout August and September because of tariffs of as much as 50%. A clearer image is anticipated as soon as October’s commerce information is launched.

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