India records highest-ever Q1 and Q2 exports in FY 2025–26
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India has achieved its highest-ever export numbers for the first two quarters of the current financial year, showing strong growth across key sectors, according to a post by the Department of Commerce on X. The government said the country’s export momentum remains steady despite global economic uncertainty.
The Department of Commerce noted in its post on X that exports in the first quarter of FY 2025–26, covering April to June 2025, reached $209.0 billion. Officials said this marks the highest export figure ever recorded for any Q1 period, reflecting India’s growing position in world trade.
In the same post on X, the Department explained that the second quarter, from July to September 2025, performed even better. Exports reached $209.9 billion, the highest for any Q2. The Department highlighted that this achievement continues India’s rising export trajectory seen over the last few years.
Overall, India has achieved its highest-ever first-half export performance in FY 2025–26, with total exports from April to September 2025 reaching $418.9 billion, a 5.86% increase over the previous year. The Department of Commerce noted that this performance highlights the strength of India’s export ecosystem — supported by logistics upgrades, improved port capacity, export facilitation measures, structural reforms, and increased competitiveness in PLI-driven sectors.
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The Department of Commerce's post on X stated that several factors contributed to this strong performance. Improved export competitiveness, modernised supply chains, and growing smartphone shipments played major roles in boosting numbers.
According to the same post on X, these milestones reflect improved export competitiveness, supply-chain modernisation, rising smartphone shipments, stronger agricultural performance, and sustained services growth.
According to analysts, the government will continue to support exporters through policy reforms, trade agreements, and logistics upgrades. They added that the latest export milestones show confidence in India’s ability to expand its presence in global markets in the coming months.