India’s total exports recorded strong growth in April 2026, driven by rising merchandise and services shipments. Key sectors including petroleum products, electronic goods, engineering goods, and pharmaceuticals registered significant export gains.
India’s total exports, including merchandise and services combined, reached an estimated USD 80.80 billion in April 2026, registering a growth of 13.59 percent compared to USD 71.13 billion during the same month last year. Total imports during the period stood at USD 88.61 billion, showing a growth of 7.67 percent over April 2025.
According to the latest trade data released on May 15, 2026, merchandise exports during April 2026 increased to USD 43.56 billion from USD 38.28 billion in April 2025, recording a growth of 13.78 percent. Merchandise imports also rose to USD 71.94 billion compared to USD 65.38 billion during the corresponding period last year.
The services sector also showed strong performance. Estimated services exports for April 2026 stood at USD 37.24 billion, compared to USD 32.85 billion in April 2025. Services imports were estimated at USD 16.66 billion, slightly lower than USD 16.91 billion recorded during the same period last year.
India’s trade deficit narrowed to USD 7.81 billion in April 2026 from USD 11.16 billion in April 2025, indicating improved export performance.
Non-petroleum exports during April 2026 were valued at USD 33.97 billion, reflecting an increase of 9.01 percent compared to USD 31.16 billion in April 2025. Non-petroleum and non-gems & jewellery exports also increased to USD 31.64 billion from USD 28.66 billion during the previous year.
Several sectors emerged as major contributors to export growth during the month. Petroleum products exports surged by 34.66 percent from USD 7.12 billion in April 2025 to USD 9.59 billion in April 2026. Electronic goods exports recorded a sharp rise of 40.31 percent, increasing from USD 3.69 billion to USD 5.18 billion. Engineering goods exports grew by 8.76 percent to USD 10.35 billion.
Exports of meat, dairy and poultry products registered a significant increase of 48.03 percent, while drugs and pharmaceuticals exports rose by 7.12 percent during the month. Other sectors that recorded positive export growth included marine products, chemicals, iron ore, carpets, coffee, plastics, and textiles.
Among export destinations, Singapore, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong recorded strong growth in imports from India during April 2026. On the import side, major growth was seen from China, Russia, Oman, Peru, and Saudi Arabia.
The latest trade figures highlight the continued momentum in India’s export sector, supported by growth in manufacturing, energy, technology, and services industries.
