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The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-September 2025 is estimated at US$ 413.30 Billion, as compared to US$ 395.71 Billion in April-September 2024, an estimated growth of 4.45%.

The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-September 2025 is estimated at US$ 413.30 Billion, as compared to US$ 395.71 Billion in April-September 2024, an estimated growth of 4.45%.

September 2025

April-September 2025

India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for September 2025* is estimated at US$ 67.20 Billion, registering a positive growth of 0.78 percent vis-à-vis September 2024. Total imports (Merchandise and Services combined) for September 2025* is estimated at US$ 83.82 Billion, registering a positive growth of 11.34 percent vis-à-vis September 2024.

 

Table 1: Trade during September 2025*

 

 

September 2025

(US$ Billion)

September 2024

(US$ Billion)

Merchandise

Exports

36.38

34.08

Imports

68.53

58.74

Services*

Exports

30.82

32.60

Imports

15.29

16.54

Total Trade

(Merchandise +Services) *

Exports

67.20

66.68

Imports

83.82

75.28

Trade Balance

-16.61

-8.60

* Note: The latest data for services sector released by RBI is for August 2025. The data for September 2025 is an estimation. (ii) Data for April-September 2024 and April-June 2025 has been revised on pro-rata basis using quarterly balance of payments data.

Fig 1: Total Trade during September 2025*

Table 2: Trade during April-September 2025*

 

 

April-September 2025

(US$ Billion)

April-September 2024

(US$ Billion)

Merchandise

Exports

220.12

213.68

Imports

375.11

358.85

Services*

Exports

193.18

182.03

Imports

97.68

97.73

Total Trade

(Merchandise +Services) *

Exports

413.30

395.71

Imports

472.79

456.58

Trade Balance

-59.48

-60.87

Fig 2: Total Trade during April-September 2025*           

MERCHANDISE TRADE

Fig 3: Merchandise Trade during September 2025

Fig 4: Merchandise Trade during April-September 2025

Table 3: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during September 2025

 

(US$ Billion)

September 2024

(US$ Billion)

Non- petroleum exports

31.43

29.78

Non- petroleum imports

54.50

43.83

Non-petroleum & Non-Gems & Jewellery exports

28.59

26.95

Non-petroleum & Non-Gems & Jewellery imports

41.77

36.96

Note: Gems & Jewellery Imports include Gold, Silver & Pearls, precious & Semi-precious stones

 

Fig 5: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during September 2025

 

Table 4: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during April-September 2025

 

(US$ Billion)

April-September 2024

(US$ Billion)

Non- petroleum exports

189.49

177.03

Non- petroleum imports

282.98

265.80

Non-petroleum & Non Gems & Jewellery exports

175.29

163.09

Non-petroleum & Non Gems & Jewellery imports

243.58

224.97

Note: Gems & Jewellery Imports include Gold, Silver & Pearls, precious & Semi-precious stones

Fig 6: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during April-September 2025

SERVICES TRADE

Fig 7: Services Trade during September 2025*

 

Fig 8: Services Trade during April-September 2025*

Department of Commerce acknowledges the latest growth projections for India as published in the October 2025 update of the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook (WEO).

India’s GDP growth is now projected to reach 6.6 percent in 2025, followed by 6.2 percent in 2026. This represents an upward revision for 2025 compared to the July WEO update, driven by strong performance in the first quarter of the fiscal year. As per the IMF WEO update, the positive momentum has more than offset the impact of the increase in the United States’ effective tariff rate on Indian imports since July.

India continues to be a bright spot in the global economy and the Department of Commerce will work in close coordination with concerned stakeholders to sustain this momentum and ensure inclusive, sustainable growth.

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