India’s total exports reach USD 714.73 billion in Apr–Jan FY26
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What happened
- Total exports of goods and services in Apr–Jan FY 2025-26 rose 5.26% to USD 714.73 billion, from USD 679.02 billion a year earlier [PIB].
- Exports grew at a 6.9% CAGR over 2021-22 to 2024-25 [PIB].
Background
- Services exports increasingly offset the merchandise trade deficit.
Why it matters
- Export resilience despite tariff headwinds supports the current account.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-03-24): total exports of goods and services in Apr–Jan FY 2025-26 rose 5.26% to USD 714.73 billion, from USD 679.02 billion a year earlier.
- Export resilience despite tariff headwinds supports the current account.
Quotable data pointExports grew at a 6.9% CAGR over 2021-22 to 2024-25.
PIB: Commerce: Exports USD 714.73 bn, 24 Mar 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Export figures.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Apr–Jan FY26 exports
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Growth
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
CAGR 2021-22 to 2024-25
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Commerce: Exports USD 714.73 bn, 24 Mar 2026
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