India Records 13.59% Growth in Total Exports During April 2026

India’s total exports, including merchandise and services, were estimated at $80.80 billion in April 2026, compared with $71.13 billion in April 2025, according to data released by the government.  

Total imports during the month stood at $88.61 billion against $82.29 billion a year earlier. 

The overall trade deficit narrowed to $7.81 billion in April 2026 from $11.16 billion in the corresponding month last year. 

Merchandise Exports Register Growth 

Merchandise exports during April 2026 rose to $43.56 billion from $38.28 billion in April 2025, recording growth of 13.78%. Merchandise imports increased to $71.94 billion from $65.38 billion during the same period. 

Petroleum products, electronic goods, and engineering goods remained among the main contributors to export growth. Petroleum product exports increased 34.66% year-on-year to $9.59 billion, while electronic goods exports rose 40.31% to $5.18 billion. 

Engineering goods exports stood at $10.35 billion in April 2026, compared with $9.52 billion a year ago. 

Non-Petroleum and Sector-Wise Performance 

Non-petroleum exports were valued at $33.97 billion during April 2026, up from $31.16 billion in April 2025. Non-petroleum and non-gems & jewellery exports increased to $31.64 billion from $28.66 billion. 

Among sectors recording higher exports were meat, dairy and poultry products, marine products, chemicals, coffee, carpets and drugs & pharmaceuticals. Exports of meat, dairy and poultry products rose 48.03%, while drugs and pharmaceutical exports increased 7.12%. 

Exports of other cereals registered growth of over 210% during the month. 

Services Trade and Import Trends 

Services exports for April 2026 were estimated at $37.24 billion compared with $32.85 billion in April 2025. Services imports were estimated at $16.66 billion against $16.91 billion a year earlier. 

On the import side, declines were recorded in chemical materials and products, pulses, petroleum crude and products, pearls and precious stones, and newsprint imports during April 2026. 

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Conclusion 

April 2026 trade data showed growth across merchandise and services exports, with several manufacturing-linked sectors reporting higher shipments. The overall trade gap narrowed year-on-year. 

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