India Achieves Record Trade Growth in H1 FY 2025–26

India has achieved unprecedented growth in its exports, with total merchandise and services exports reaching an all-time high of USD 825.25 billion in 2024–25. The strong momentum continued into FY 2025–26, marking the best-ever first-half export performance with USD 418.91 billion from April to September. The Export Promotion Mission has been introduced to enhance export competitiveness with a budget of Rs.25,060 crore. Significant trade agreements, including the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, are reshaping India's trade landscape, enhancing global value chain integration. Key growth sectors include electronics, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, and rice, supported by major markets such as the USA, UAE, and China. The Ministry of Commerce has embraced digital transformation to streamline trade compliance and intelligence, further boosting ease of trade.

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