India – New Delhi: India’s exports rose sharply in April, growing 13.78% year-on-year to USD 43.56 billion, even as global trade conditions remained challenging, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Friday.
Imports during the same month increased by 10% to USD 71.94 billion, leading to a trade deficit of USD 28.38 billion, according to official data shared by the Commerce Ministry.
Speaking on the trade performance, Rajesh Agrawal noted that India’s export momentum remained steady overall, though certain regional trade flows showed notable fluctuations.
Exports to West Asia witnessed a significant decline of 28%, falling to USD 4.16 billion in April compared to USD 5.78 billion in April 2025. Imports from the region also dropped sharply by 31.64%, down to USD 10.47 billion from USD 15.32 billion in the corresponding period last year.
Officials attributed the mixed trade pattern to shifting global demand conditions and regional economic adjustments, even as India’s broader export base continued to expand.
The latest figures highlight both resilience in India’s external trade and ongoing vulnerabilities in key regional markets, particularly amid uncertain global economic trends.
