New Delhi: According to official data released on Wednesday by the Commerce Ministry, India's total exports, including goods and services, increased significantly to $73. 80 billion in April 2025, representing a 12. 7% rise over $65. 48 billion in the same month last year.
According to statistics, imports increased at an even quicker rate, with total imports reaching USD 82. 45 billion in April 2025, a 15. 7% rise over USD 71. 25 billion in April 2024.
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal remarked on the trade figures, saying, "We have reached an $825 billion exports total in 202425, which is the highest ever export. " This demonstrates that Indian exports and exporters have now achieved resilience in their operations. Our exports are more robust.
According to data from the Commerce Ministry, India's total trade deficit increased to USD 8. 65 billion in the current year due to the discrepancy between exports and imports. This represents a substantial 50% increase from USD 5. 77 billion the previous year.
According to monthly data, India's goods exports increased by 9. 03% to USD 38. 39 billion in April, up from USD 35. 3 billion in the same month last year.
According to statistics, imports increased by 19. 12 percent to USD 64. 91 billion in April, up from USD 54. 49 billion in the same month last year.
India's trade deficit widened dramatically in March 2025, reaching USD 3. 63 billion, compared to USD 1. 92 billion in the same month of 2024.
The rising gap reflects rising import demand, possibly fueled by increased domestic consumption. Export growth fell significantly short of import growth.
While increased commerce activity indicates significant economic momentum, a widening trade deficit emphasizes the need for ongoing attention on increasing exports and reducing import reliance, particularly in crucial industries.
The trade deficit increased to USD 21. 54 billion in March, up from a three-year low of USD 14. 05 billion in February.
In March 2025, India's total exports (products and services) expanded consistently, with both exports and imports showing year-on-year increases.
According to official figures, the total export, which includes commodities and services, rose to USD 73. 61 billion in March 2024, up from USD 71. 71 billion in March 2024.
