India Exports

China emerges as India's surprise growth market, but trade deficit swells

The increase, however, comes off a relatively low base and has done little to narrow India's vast trade imbalance with its neighbor

100% US tariff a threat but Indian exporters bet on new markets

The actual impact of the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 will depend on the tariff rate, product coverage and timing of any duties, industry representatives and experts said

Rising margins, volumes, new markets drive India's petroleum exports higher

India's petroleum exports rose 46 per cent year-on-year as better terms of trade, recovering volumes and shipments to newer markets boosted overall merchandise export growth

India's goods exports rise over 15% in April-August: Piyush Goyal

Merchandise exports rose more than 15 per cent in April-August, indicating they crossed $200 billion, as India targets $1 trillion in total exports this financial year

Datanomics: Diversification helps India's exports thrive despite W Asia war

India's export diversification cushions the impact of the West Asia war, with merchandise exports rising nearly 10% despite a sharp fall in shipments to the region.

India's exports to US remain unchanged after a year of Trump's tariffs

An analysis of trade ministry data for the 12 months through July shows the US continues to account for about 20% of India's exports

India's tanker exports surge over six-fold to $1.36 bn in Q1, UAE leads

India's tanker exports surged more than six-fold to USD 1.36 billion in the June quarter from USD 221.1 million a year earlier, signalling the country's growing shipbuilding and maritime engineering capabilities, with the UAE emerging as the largest destination during the period, according to commerce ministry data. Tankers are large-scale transport ships engineered for the bulk movement of liquids and gases. They serve as a cornerstone of global energy networks and industrial supply chains, they safely distribute vital commodities, including crude oil, petroleum products, chemicals, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and fresh water. The data showed that export volumes also expanded significantly from 10 vessels to 23 vessels, reflecting increasing international demand for Indian-built tankers and marine transportation assets. It added that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerged as the dominant export destination, accounting for USD 900.8 million worth of tanker imports in April-June ...

India's exports to FTA partners surge in Q1, Singapore shipments rise 100%

India's exports to key free trade agreement (FTA) partner countries witnessed strong growth in the first quarter of 2026-27, with outbound shipments to Singapore and Sri Lanka more than doubling, according to the commerce ministry data. India has so far signed 17 FTAs with a number of countries and groups, including Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Mauritius, the UAE, Australia, the European Union, Asean and the EFTA bloc. Out of this, 16 are operational. The data showed that exports to Singapore surged 101.2 per cent to USD 6.52 billion during April-June 2026, from USD 3.24 billion in the year-ago period, while shipments to Sri Lanka rose 123.8 per cent to USD 2.35 billion from USD 1.05 billion. The shipments to the ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) region grew 61.6 per cent to USD 14.61 billion in the first quarter of this fiscal, from USD 9.04 billion in April-June 2025-26. Exports to the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) region rose 36.6 per cent to USD 8.40 ..

Reforms for higher growth: India must capitalise on international trade

India needs faster tariff cuts, deeper trade integration and stronger investment treaties to boost exports, attract FDI and sustain the high growth needed to become a developed economy

45% of India's exports to US out of Section 301's 10% tariff net: Govt

The Centre said 45% of India's exports to the US remain outside the new 10% Section 301 duty. India was placed in the lower tariff tier after USTR cut the proposed levy from 12.5%

US' 10% tariff to raise landed cost of Indian products, says FIEO

The 10 per cent tariff imposed by the US on imports from India will increase the cost of Indian products in the American markets, though the overall impact should be viewed in the proper competitive perspective rather than through the headline tariff alone, according to exporters. The United States has imposed a 10 per cent tariff on goods imported from India and 16 other countries as part of its efforts to combat the use of forced labour in the production of such items. The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has stated that "while the additional 10 per cent Section 301 tariff imposed by the United States on imports from India will increase the landed cost of Indian products, the overall impact should be viewed in the proper competitive perspective rather than through the headline tariff alone". S C Ralhan, President, FIEO, said the fact that India has been placed in the lower 10 per cent tariff category, while several competing exporting nations including China, ...

India plans to ease export procedures for shipments worth up to ₹10,000

Exporters sending goods worth up to ₹10,000 may no longer need an RCMC to apply for authorisations or claim benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy

India's exports to West Asia region evened out in June: Commerce Secy

India's exports to the West Asian region have "evened out" in June, as it has recorded a 7.29 per cent year-on-year growth to USD 5 billion, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday. The shipments to the region had declined in March due to the US-Iran conflict, but improved in April and further in May. "Our exports to the Middle East have evened out," he told reporters here. The shipments in June 2025 were USD 4.67 billion. The country's exports to the UAE rose 3.57 per cent to USD 2.7 billion, but shipments to Saudi Arabia declined by 4.42 per cent to USD 768.56 million. On the other hand, imports from the UAE and Oman have registered a positive growth. But it dipped by 29.75 per cent from Saudi Arabia. Indian exporters are using three ports (Duqm, Sohar and Salalah) in Oman to push exports to the region. The US-Iran conflict has severely impacted the movement of ships carrying cargoes in international waters, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz. India normally ex

India-UK origin rules trust exporters; subject to verification later

India-UK FTA origin rules require exporters and importers to ensure strict compliance with sourcing, documentation and certification to claim tariff benefits

Centre plans to zero in on about 500 districts to boost MSME exports

The Centre plans a district-level export push covering 500 districts, with dedicated MSME support, quality labs, certification aid and logistics subsidies

Govt's collateral-free export credit scheme finds limited takers

Only 140 exporters have registered for collateral-free export credit under EPM since January, highlighting weak uptake of the MSME-focused guarantee scheme

India's goods exports likely to cross $500 bn in FY27: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expects merchandise exports to grow 16-17 per cent and services exports 10-11 per cent, taking India's total exports close to the $1 trillion target

CBAM explained: Why Europe's carbon tax matters for India's exporters

As carbon border taxes gain traction globally, India's MSME exporters face higher compliance costs and competitiveness risks in key markets such as the European Union

Board of Trade meet on July 3 to discuss $2 trillion exports target

Piyush Goyal will chair the Board of Trade meeting on July 3 to discuss boosting exports to $2 trillion by improving FTA utilisation and cutting logistics costs

Board of Trade to meet on July 3 to discuss export growth strategies

The Board of Trade (BoT), chaired by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, is scheduled to meet on July 3 to leverage benefits from recent trade pacts and to discuss strategies for accelerating the country's exports, an official said. The BoT includes participants from various states, Union territories, and senior officials from the public and private sectors. In the meeting, representatives of export promotion councils, along with other participants, will present their views on the export sector. "The BoT is meeting on July 3 here," the official said. The last meeting of the board was held on November 25, 2025. The meeting is important as India has implemented five free trade agreements (FTAs) since 2021 with Mauritius, Australia, the UAE, Oman, and the four-nation European EFTA bloc. It has also signed a pact with the UK, which will come into force on July 15. The trade pact with the 27-nation EU is expected to be signed by the end of this year and may come into force ne