New Delhi : In a significant milestone for the Indian economy, the country’s total exports—comprising both merchandise and services—have reached a record level of USD 863 billion in the financial year 2025–26. This marks the highest ever export figure achieved by India, highlighting its growing resilience in global trade.
According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, this achievement comes at a time when the global economy is facing multiple headwinds, including geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, and sluggish global growth. Despite these challenges, India’s export sector has demonstrated steady and robust performance.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that the record export figures reflect the increasing strength and competitiveness of the Indian economy. He added that the government is focused on further expanding India’s global trade footprint and enhancing export capabilities across sectors.
Data shows that services exports played a major role in this growth. Strong global demand for information technology, business services, and professional solutions significantly contributed to the overall performance. In addition, sectors such as engineering goods, textiles, and chemicals also supported export growth.
The government has set more ambitious targets for the coming years. India is working towards achieving USD 1 trillion in exports in the near term. Furthermore, a long-term vision has been laid out to reach approximately USD 2 trillion in exports by 2030.
Experts believe that with stable global demand and effective implementation of free trade agreements, India is well-positioned to strengthen its role in global trade in the years ahead.