New Delhi
India’s engineering goods exports continued their upward trajectory in April 2026, rising nearly 9 per cent year-on-year despite disruptions caused by ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, according to industry data released by EEPC India.
Exports of engineering goods stood at $10.35 billion in April 2026, compared with $9.52 billion in the same month last year, marking a growth of 8.78 per cent. The performance highlights resilience in India’s export sector amid global uncertainty and supply chain challenges.
Growth was driven by strong performance across multiple product categories. Aluminium and related products recorded a sharp 38 per cent rise, while copper and related products surged an impressive 80 per cent. Electric machinery and equipment exports increased 9.5 per cent, and two- and three-wheeler shipments grew 36 per cent. Auto components also saw a steady rise of 7.2 per cent.
Out of 34 engineering product categories, 28 registered positive year-on-year growth, indicating broad-based improvement across the sector.
EEPC India Chairman Pankaj Chadha noted that export momentum remained strong across most markets despite geopolitical headwinds, particularly in West Asia and North Africa (WANA), where conflict-related disruptions impacted trade flows.
He said shipments to the WANA region remained under pressure, although exports to Oman showed improvement, supported in part by the India-Oman trade agreement. However, exports to countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Singapore declined during the month.
Chadha also pointed to strong growth in exports to China, which surged 81.7 per cent year-on-year to $301.08 million. Meanwhile, shipments to North America and the European Union rose 7.1 per cent and 13 per cent respectively.
He emphasised the need to address non-tariff barriers and market access challenges to fully leverage India’s growing network of free trade agreements. He also warned against rising global protectionism, urging coordinated efforts between government, industry and diplomatic missions to support exporters.
Engineering goods accounted for 23.8 per cent of India’s total merchandise exports in April 2026, slightly lower than the previous year, but still reflecting their strong contribution to the country’s trade performance.
Overall, the data suggests that India’s engineering export sector remains resilient and diversified, even as regional conflicts and global trade uncertainties continue to pose challenges.