Key Highlights
- India’s exports recorded double-digit growth during April-May FY27.
- Commerce Ministry to release official May trade data on June 15, 2026.
- April 2026 exports rose 13.78% to $43.56 billion.
- April export value was the highest monthly shipment level in over four years.
- Growth supported by expanding global demand and trade diversification.
- New trade agreements expected to provide additional export opportunities.
- Export growth likely to support GDP growth, jobs, and foreign exchange reserves.
- Key beneficiary sectors include engineering, pharma, electronics, textiles, agriculture, and services.
New Delhi: India’s exports recorded double-digit growth during April-May FY27, signaling a strong start to the new financial year despite ongoing global economic uncertainties. A senior government official confirmed the development, adding that detailed trade data for May 2026 will be released by the Commerce Ministry on June 15.
The positive momentum follows April’s strong export performance, when outbound shipments surged 13.78% year-on-year to $43.56 billion, marking the highest monthly export figure in more than four years.
The growth comes amid increased efforts by the government to expand export markets through new trade agreements, strengthen manufacturing competitiveness, and support export-oriented sectors such as engineering goods, electronics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and services.
Recent trade developments, including the implementation of the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and ongoing negotiations for trade agreements with the United States, European Union, and New Zealand, are expected to further boost India’s export performance in the coming months.
The strong export growth is seen as a positive indicator for economic expansion, foreign exchange earnings, employment generation, and India’s long-term goal of increasing its share in global trade.
