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PIB digest for Thursday, 15 October

India's Export Growth in April-September 2026-27

Ministry of Commerce & Industry · Economy · Posted 15 OCT 2026 5:16PM

What happened

India's cumulative exports of merchandise and services for April-September 2026-27 are estimated at US$ 476.20 Billion, registering a 13.84% growth compared to the previous year. Total merchandise exports for the same period reached US$ 259.89 Billion.

Why it matters for UPSC

This release provides critical data on India's foreign trade performance, balance of payments, and export-import trends, which are vital for understanding India's macroeconomic indicators and external sector dynamics in the UPSC syllabus.

Key objectives

  1. Cumulative exports (merchandise and services) during April-September 2026-27 are estimated at US$ 476.20 Billion, reflecting a 13.84% growth.
  2. Cumulative merchandise exports for April-September 2026-27 stood at US$ 259.89 Billion, marking an 18.51% increase.
  3. Total exports and imports for September 2026 were estimated at US$ 80.75 Billion and US$ 94.05 Billion respectively.