India's Exports Surge 5.19% in April-August 2025, Driven by Electronics and Services Growth
SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth | SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Institutions: Ministry of Commerce & Industry
In August 2025, India’s exports grew 4.77 % over August 2024, while the cumulative April–August 2025 export figure rose 5.19 % to USD 346.10 billion, compared to USD 329.03 billion last year. Merchandise exports grew 2.31 %, and service exports clocked 8.65 % growth in the same period. The government has already achieved over one-third (34.61%) of its ambitious USD 1 trillion export target set for the fiscal year, with support from key reforms like the ₹2,250 crore Export Promotion Mission and strategic GST policy cuts on logistics and textiles.
Beyond the macro numbers, the data highlights significant sectoral victories: Electronic goods exports soared by 40.63%, while exports of Meat, dairy, and poultry products (20.29%) and Tea (18.20%) showcased impressive growth from the agricultural and allied sectors. Furthermore, the robust growth of 7.76% in non-petroleum and non-gems & jewellery exports indicates strengthening of India’s manufacturing and value-added capabilities in sectors like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and engineering goods.
Trade with key partners like the U.S., China, UAE, Germany, Korea, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Nepal, and Hong Kong posted upticks, reflecting diversification across goods and services.
The strong export momentum is linked to proactive policy interventions designed to enhance competitiveness and reduce friction for businesses. The government has facilitated export ease through GST reforms, including the removal of the value-based threshold for export refunds (benefiting small exporters) and the introduction of a 90% provisional refund system for zero-rated supplies. Key cost reductions were implemented via GST rate cuts on essential export inputs such as packaging, textiles, and logistics (trucks/vans). Further support comes from the ₹2,250 crore Export Promotion Mission—focused heavily on aiding MSMEs—and active diplomatic efforts aimed at opening new markets through strategic negotiations for new trade agreements, including the India-UK CETA and the India-EU FTA.
The growth trajectory underlines India’s positioning as a resilient exporter amid global headwinds.
This export performance update, distributed by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) as the government’s official communication arm, is based on aggregated trade statistics compiled by two key government agencies for the period of April–August 2025. Merchandise export figures are sourced from the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S), which collects and compiles data from customs declarations. Services export figures are independently compiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), drawing from balance of payments (BoP) statistics. The combined figures represent the official trade data and are released under the authority of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
What is India’s USD 1 Trillion Exports Target? → It is the government’s benchmark to elevate India’s global trade footprint by pushing total exports (goods + services) to USD 1 trillion in FY 2025–26. This ambitious goal anchors many export-promotion policies and incentives.
What is the Export Promotion Mission (EPM)? → The Export Promotion Mission, announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, is a government-wide framework to strengthen India’s export competitiveness through finance, infrastructure, and market-access reforms. Led by the Department of Commerce, it coordinates with the Ministries of Finance and MSME to consolidate multiple trade-support schemes under one umbrella.
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