Exports April-October 2025 up 4.84%
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What happened
- India’s total exports (goods and services) in April-October 2025 were estimated at USD 491.80 billion, up 4.84% from USD 469.11 billion [PIB].
- In October 2025, electronic goods exports rose 19.05% to USD 4.08 billion; meat, dairy and poultry 30.87%; marine products 11.08% [PIB].
Background
- Non-petroleum exports in April-October 2025 were USD 219.90 billion, up 3.92% [PIB].
Why it matters
- Export growth despite US tariff hikes shows some diversion to other markets.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-11-17): india's total exports (goods and services) in April-October 2025 were estimated at USD 491.80 billion, up 4.84% from USD 469.11 billion.
- Export growth despite US tariff hikes shows some diversion to other markets.
Quotable data pointIn October 2025, electronic goods exports rose 19.05% to USD 4.08 billion; meat, dairy and poultry 30.87%; marine products 11.08%.
PIB: Commerce: Export data April-October 2025, 17 Nov 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: export trends.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Total exports Apr-Oct 2025
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Growth of electronic goods exports in Oct 2025
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Which item grew 126.85% in Oct 2025?
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Commerce: Export data April-October 2025, 17 Nov 2025
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