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India's Goods & Services Exports Hit Record $863.11 Billion in FY26 with 4.6% Growth

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06 May 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:$863.11 billion (Total Exports FY26)4.6% (Total Export Growth)$421.32 billion (Services Exports FY26)8.71% (Services Export Growth)$441.78 billion (Merchandise Exports FY26)0.93% (Merchandise Export Growth)
Bodies:Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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What This Article Covers

1.India's combined goods and services exports rose to a record $863.11 billion in 2025-26, marking a 4.6% increase from the previous year.

2.Services exports were the standout performer, growing 8.71% to an all-time high of $421.32 billion, reflecting strong global demand for IT, business solutions, and professional expertise.

3.Merchandise exports grew modestly by 0.93% to $441.78 billion, contributing to the overall export basket despite challenges in global goods trade.

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India's total exports of goods and services reached a historic high of $863.11 billion in FY 2025-26, growing by 4.6% despite global uncertainties. This performance was driven by a stellar 8.71% surge in services exports to $421.32 billion, significantly outpacing the modest 0.93% growth in merchandise exports.

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Quick Exam Facts From News

Total Exports (FY26)$863.11 billion
Total Export Growth4.6%
Services Exports (FY26)$421.32 billion
Services Export Growth8.71%
Merchandise Exports (FY26)$441.78 billion
Merchandise Export Growth0.93%
Previous Year Exports (FY25)$825.26 billion

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  • ›Total Exports (FY26): $863.11 billion
  • ›Total Export Growth: 4.6%
  • ›Target this Data: Total exports in FY26 - $863.11 billion; Services exports - $421.32 billion; Growth rates - 4.6% (total), 8.71% (services), 0.93% (merchandise).
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Ministry of Commerce and Industry (releases trade data).
  • ›Target this Trend: The rising share and growth of services exports compared to merchandise exports.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for releasing India's official goods and services export data?

Q2Statement-basedMedium

Consider the following statements regarding India's export performance in FY 2025-26 as per the news article:

1. The total exports of goods and services grew by over 4.5% to reach a new record high.

2. Merchandise exports grew at a faster rate than services exports during the year.

3. Services exports crossed the $400 billion mark for the first time.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricEasy

According to the revised commerce ministry data mentioned in the article, what was the value of India's merchandise exports in the fiscal year 2025-26?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary implication highlighted by the significant growth in services exports compared to merchandise exports, as per the article?

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