The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) stated that the 6.15% growth in overall exports from April to January 2025-26 reflects the strength and competitiveness of Indian industry. India’s total exports during this period reached $720.76 billion, up from $679.02 billion in the previous fiscal year.
Merchandise exports amounted to $366.63 billion, showing a 2.20% increase compared to $358.75 billion in April-January 2024-25. Notably, January 2026 saw a significant surge in exports to $80.45 billion, indicating a robust recovery in external demand and global trade sentiment improvement.
S.C. Ralhan, President of FIEO, emphasized that the recent Free Trade Agreements with the European Union and the United States are pivotal for India’s trade landscape. These agreements are expected to boost market access, tariff competitiveness, and regulatory predictability for Indian exporters, especially in key sectors like engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and agriculture.
The successful performance of sectors such as engineering goods, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and textiles in the current fiscal year showcases India’s diversified export portfolio and its deeper integration into global value chains. On the import side, overall imports during April-January 2025-26 rose by 6.54% to $823.41 billion, with merchandise imports increasing by 7.21% to $649.86 billion.
