India Exports

US tariff relief lifts markets and sentiment, but India must use the trade deal to deepen reforms, attract capital flows and diversify exports

The markets were looking for a reason to rally, and they have got it now in the form of India-US trade deal. Once analysts and investors settle down, they will ask more questions (on the deal)

Moving ahead with participation in next-generation FTAs, supplemented by substantive domestic trade policy reforms, must be India's focus

From India's role in a changing global order to fertiliser reform, export ambitions and the EV supply chain, today's Best of BS Opinion brings together key editorials and columns.

3-fold jump led by Apple boom offsets slump in other sectors

Tripling India's exports by 2035 needs tiger-like performance, open markets and ruthless reform-conditions history suggests India does not yet have

Total exports for the month hit $38.51 billion despite geopolitical challenges, says government

India's exports to China posted a USD 5.5 billion increase compared to last year bucking the declining trend even as the trade deficit hit a record USD 116.12 billion, as per the annual trade data released by Chinese customs here on Wednesday. Bilateral trade, too, surged to an all time high to USD 155.62 in 2025, according to the data. Indian exports to China which over the years struggled to make headway climbed to USD 19.75 billion between January and December last year, posting a 9.7 per cent increase, amounting to USD 5.5 billion, according to the data. At the same time, Chinese exports to India increased 12.8 per cent to USD 135.87 billion last year. While trade is picking up from both countries, the total bilateral trade surged to a record high of USD 155.62 billion in 2025, the year in which both countries faced US President Donald Trump's tariff hikes. The trade deficit -- a constant problem in India-China trade -- touched a record high of USD 116.12 billion, crossing the

India could face a sharp rise in US tariffs after Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent duty on countries trading with Iran, adding pressure on exporters already hit by higher levies

India's exports to the US increased by nearly $6 billion in FY26 (Apr-Nov) year-on-year

With new GDP, CPI and IIP base years, sweeping tax reforms, GST overhaul, labour code rollout and EU's carbon tax, 2026 is set to reshape India's economic, regulatory and labour landscape

Real GDP growth surprised on the upside in 2025, but weaker nominal growth, trade uncertainty, and soft demand signal a bumpier road ahead

The deal includes sweeping tariff cuts, expanded services access, enhanced labour mobility and a long-term investment commitment

Trend indicates Beijing is shifting its sourcing away from US, say officials

Hong Kong is among India's top 10 export destinations, accounting for close to 2 per cent of the country's total outbound shipments

A long-overdue course correction begins as the government moves to roll back QCOs that hurt small firms, consumers, and exports - but momentum must continue to prevent regulatory overreach

The Centre will provide ₹2,000 crore to back a ₹20,000-crore credit guarantee scheme aimed at easing liquidity for exporters, especially MSMEs, amid tariff pressures from the US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the decisions of the Union Cabinet regarding exports will improve global competitiveness and help realise the dream of self-reliance. The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Modi on Wednesday, approved the export promotion mission and a credit guarantee scheme for exporters. "Ensuring 'Made in India' resonates even louder in the world market! The Union Cabinet approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), which will improve export competitiveness, help MSMEs, first-time exporters and sectors that are labour-intensive," Modi said in a post on X. "It brings together key stakeholders to build a mechanism that is outcome based and effective," he said. The prime minister also said the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters, which has been approved by the Cabinet, will boost global competitiveness, ensure smooth business operations and help realise our dream of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Modi said the decision to rationalise the royalty rates

The government on Wednesday approved the Export Promotion Mission, with an outlay of Rs 25,060 crore for six financial years, beginning this fiscal. The mission will be implemented through two sub-schemes -- Niryat Protsahan and Niryat Disha. It is a very comprehensive mission and it will support the complete export ecosystem, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters here. Sectors including textiles, leather, engineering, marine and gems and jewellery will get priority. The measure is expected to help insulate domestic exporters from global trade uncertainties arising from US President Donald Trump's tariffs. The US has imposed a hefty 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, starting August 27.

India's exports to the US have dipped 37.5 per cent during May-September 2025 from USD 8.8 billion in May to USD 5.5 billion in September, think tank GTRI said on Sunday. It said that exports of pharmaceuticals, smartphones, metals and auto have declined during the period. Pharmaceutical product exports dipped 15.7 per cent from USD 745.6 million in May to USD 628.3 million in September. Industrial metals and auto parts facing uniform tariffs for all countries saw a modest 16.7 per cent drop, from USD 0.6 billion to USD 0.5 billion. Aluminium exports fell 37 per cent , copper 25 per cent, auto parts 12 per cent, and iron-steel 8 per cent, GTRI Founder Ajay Srivastava said, adding that with similar duties on global suppliers, the dip likely reflects softer U.S. industrial activity rather than lost competitiveness. He added that labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, gems and jewellery, chemicals, agri-foods, and machinery endured a 33 per cent decline, from USD 4.8 billion to US