India’s total exports for April 2026 reached USD 80.80 billion, registering a growth of 13.59 per cent compared to USD 71.13 billion during April 2025, even as key trade routes and markets were affected by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce, total imports for April 2026 stood at USD 88.61 billion, registering a growth of 7.67 per cent compared to April 2025.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said India’s ability to expand into new regions and product markets had contributed to the resilience of exports despite regional challenges.
Goods exports during April 2026 reached USD 43.56 billion, compared to USD 38.28 billion in April 2025.
Goods imports during April 2026 touched USD 71.94 billion, compared to USD 65.38 billion in April 2025.
Similarly, non-petroleum and non-gems & jewellery exports in April 2026 stood at USD 31.64 billion, compared to USD 28.66 billion in April 2025. Non-petroleum and non-gems & jewellery imports (gold, silver and precious metals) in April 2026 reached USD 45.87 billion, compared to USD 39.75 billion in April 2025.
The data noted that the top five export destinations, in terms of growth in value during April 2026 compared to April 2025, were Singapore (179.18 per cent), Tanzania (157.63 per cent), Sri Lanka (214.65 per cent), Bangladesh (64.16 per cent) and Hong Kong (90.61 per cent).
Government officials highlighted that India had been able to reduce the impact of the West Asia conflict in certain sectors by entering new markets. According to government data, India entered 1,821 new product-country export combinations in fiscal 2026, reflecting a broader diversification strategy.
During the year, traditional sectors such as oilseeds and handlooms recorded the highest number of new market entries, while high-value manufacturing sectors also expanded globally.
Meanwhile, Agrawal said the government did not currently believe that crude oil prices were negatively affecting India’s export competitiveness.
He added that despite global uncertainty, early indicators for May 2026 suggested that export momentum remained encouraging and could mark a strong start to the next fiscal year.
