Engineering goods exports show strong April growth

New Delhi

India’s engineering goods exports began the new financial year on a strong note, growing by 11.28% in April 2025 compared to last year. Exports reached $9.51 billion, driven by higher shipments of electrical machinery, ships, motor vehicles, and copper products, according to EEPC India.

The rise was also helped by a low base from the previous year. After several weak months, iron and steel exports also increased, further boosting overall growth.

The United States remained the top export destination, with engineering exports rising by 17% to $1.66 billion from $1.42 billion last April. Exports to the UAE grew sharply by 37.3%, reaching $538.8 million. Other countries, such as the UK, Singapore, Brazil, and Australia, also saw high double-digit growth.

EEPC India Chairman Pankaj Chadha praised exporters for achieving strong growth despite tough global conditions. He emphasized the importance of government support and said the India-UK Free Trade Agreement would help strengthen India’s exports to the UK.

North America accounted for the largest share of exports at 21.1%, followed by the European Union with 17.4%, and West Asia and North Africa at 14.1%. Strong growth was also recorded in Oceania (36.4%), Sub-Saharan Africa (31.6%), and Latin America (27.2%).

The Department of Commerce noted that engineering goods made up 24.71% of India’s total merchandise exports in April 2025, slightly up from 24.21% the year before.

This performance suggests a promising start to FY26 for Indian exporters and reflects growing demand in global markets.