Merchandise exports up 9% in April
Electronic goods exports increased by 39% to $3.69 billion in April 2025.;
Merchandise exports increased nine percent to $38.5 billion in April 2025, an increase of nine percent compared to the same period last year.
Electronic goods exports increased by 39.51 percent from $2.65 billion in April 2024 to $3.69 billion in April 2025, says an official release from the ministry of commerce.
"Engineering goods exports increased by 11.28 percent to $9.51 billion. Gems & jewellery exports increased by 10.74 percent to $2.5 Billion in April 2025."
Readymade garments of all textiles, rice, marine products and drugs and pharmaceuticals also reported higher export numbers, the release added.
Top five export destinations, in terms of change in value, exhibiting positive growth in April are U.S. (27.31 percent), UAE (33.65 percent), Australia (74.16 percent), Tanzania (87.2 percent) and Kenya (132.44 percent).
"Total exports (merchandise and services combined) for April 2025 is estimated at $73.80 billion, an increase of 12.70 percent. Total imports (merchandise and services combined) for April 2025 is estimated at $82.45 billion, up 15.72 percent."
Trade performance in April 2025 signals a promising start to the fiscal year, reflecting the resilience, adaptability, and global competitiveness of Indian exporters, according to S C Ralhan, President, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO).
"The growth underscores the robust fundamentals of Indian exports despite global headwinds, including geopolitical tensions, inflationary trends, and supply chain disruptions,” says Ralhan. "Exporters have responded with agility and innovation, supported by rising demand across key sectors."
Ralhan emphasised that sustaining the momentum will require continued support through stable policy, enhanced trade facilitation, improved logistics, and timely conclusion of FTAs, especially with the U.K., U.S., E.U., Oman and GCC countries.
"Access to affordable credit, particularly for MSMEs, along with timely disbursal of incentives like interest equalisation, RoDTEP and other export benefits will be vital to maintaining export competitiveness and achieving ambitious growth targets."