India recorded its highest-ever annual exports in the financial year 2025-26, with total exports touching a record $863 billion. The strong performance came despite global economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and slower growth in international trade.
The biggest support came from the services sector, which continued to perform strongly throughout the year. Exports of services such as IT, software, consulting, business support, and digital solutions grew by nearly 8.7%, helping India offset weakness in some merchandise categories.
Officials said the growth reflects the increasing global demand for Indian talent and technology-based services. Indian companies continued to provide digital and business solutions to clients worldwide, even as many economies faced inflation pressures and slowing consumer demand.
Merchandise exports, including engineering goods, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, also remained stable. While some sectors faced pressure due to weak global demand and supply-chain disruptions, India managed to maintain overall export momentum.
The final export figures were revised upward after updated services trade data became available. Earlier estimates had projected slightly lower numbers, but the revised data confirmed a new export record for the country.
The achievement is also seen as a positive sign for India’s broader economic growth. Strong exports help bring foreign exchange into the country, support employment, and improve business activity across sectors.
The government has also been working to strengthen trade relationships with multiple countries and push new trade agreements to increase market access for Indian businesses.
Over the past few years, India’s technology and digital industries have expanded rapidly, making the country a key global provider of IT and business services. Industry experts believe these efforts could further boost exports in the coming years.
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