India’s March exports rise to $73.6 billion

New Delhi

India’s total exports of goods and services grew 2.65 percent year-on-year in March 2025, reaching $73.61 billion, according to data from the Commerce and Industry Ministry. Imports also increased, rising 4.9 percent to $77.23 billion during the same month.

For the full financial year 2024–25, India’s combined exports (merchandise and services) are estimated at $820.93 billion, up 5.5 percent from $778.13 billion the previous year.

Many sectors contributed to this growth. Major export drivers included coffee, tobacco, electronic goods, rice, jute products, meat, dairy and poultry items, tea, carpets, plastics, ready-made garments, pharmaceuticals, processed foods, minerals, engineering goods, and fruits and vegetables.

Among these, electronic goods exports showed a strong 32.47 percent rise, reaching $38.58 billion from $29.12 billion. Coffee exports surged by 40.37 percent to $1.81 billion, and tobacco exports jumped 36.53 percent to $1.98 billion. Rice exports also saw a significant rise of 19.73 percent, totaling $12.47 billion.

Tea exports grew 11.84 percent to $0.92 billion, while meat, dairy, and poultry products increased 12.57 percent to $5.1 billion. Textile exports rose 10.03 percent to $15.99 billion.

The pharmaceutical sector also performed well, with exports increasing by 9.39 percent to $30.47 billion. Exports of fruits and vegetables rose 5.67 percent to $3.87 billion.

Non-petroleum exports reached $374.08 billion in FY2024–25, marking a 6 percent increase from $352.92 billion the previous year.

This steady export performance highlights the resilience of India’s trade sector and its growing competitiveness in global markets.