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Exports reach USD 720.76 billion in April-January

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: Exports reach USD 720.76 billion in April-January (GS3 · External sector, 16 February 2026)

What happened

  • Total exports in April-January 2025-26 are estimated at USD 720.76 billion, up 6.15% [PIB].

Background

  • Merchandise exports were USD 366.63 billion, up 2.20% [PIB].

Why it matters

  • Services carry the growth; goods grew slowly in a year of US tariffs.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Effects of liberalisation; trade policy

  1. As per PIB (2026-02-16): total exports in April-January 2025-26 are estimated at USD 720.76 billion, up 6.15%.
  2. Services carry the growth; goods grew slowly in a year of US tariffs.
Quotable data point

Total exports in April-January 2025-26 are estimated at USD 720.76 billion, up 6.15%.

PIB: Exports Apr-Jan, 16 Feb 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: none.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Growth in total exports, Apr-Jan 2025-26

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Official source: PIB: Exports Apr-Jan, 16 Feb 2026

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