Total exports (merchandise & services) during April 2026 is estimated at US$ 80.80 Billion, as compared to US$ 71.13 Billion during April 2025, an estimated growth of 13.59 %

• Total exports (merchandise + services) for April 2026: US$ 80.80 Bn, up 13.59% YoY from US$ 71.13 Bn (April 2025) — released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry / DGCI&S.
• First-month snapshot of FY 2026-27; signals the trajectory after FY 2025-26 closed at a record US$ 860.09 Bn in cumulative exports.
• UPSC relevance: directly examinable under GS-III (Indian Economy – External Sector); tests command over BoP composition, FTP 2023 outcomes, and merchandise-vs-services dichotomy.