Exports April-September 2025 at USD 413 billion
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What happened
- Total exports in April-September 2025 were USD 413.30 billion, up 4.45%; non-petroleum exports rose 7.04% to USD 189.49 billion [PIB].
- In September, electronics exports rose 50.54% to USD 3.12 billion and rice 33.18% [PIB].
Background
- Marine products rose 23.44% in September [PIB].
Why it matters
- Electronics is now a growth engine; rice exports recovered after curbs were eased.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-10-15): total exports in April-September 2025 were USD 413.30 billion, up 4.45%; non-petroleum exports rose 7.04% to USD 189.49 billion.
- Electronics is now a growth engine; rice exports recovered after curbs were eased.
Quotable data pointIn September, electronics exports rose 50.54% to USD 3.12 billion and rice 33.18%.
PIB: Commerce: Export data April-September 2025, 15 Oct 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: trade trends.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Total exports Apr-Sep 2025
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Electronics export growth in Sep 2025
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Non-petroleum export growth
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Commerce: Export data April-September 2025, 15 Oct 2025
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