Indian Exports rise 1.87% to $38.5 billion in December: Commerce Secretary

NEW DELHI : Indian Merchandise Exports rose 1.87% to $38.5 billion in December 2025, Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal said on Thursday (January 15, 2026).

Imports increased to $63.55 billion in December 2025 from $58.43 billion a year ago. The trade deficit stood at $25 billion during the month under review.

Despite global uncertainties, India’s exports are recording positive growth, Shri Agrawal said. This fiscal, exports of goods and services are likely to cross $850 billion, he added. During April-December, exports rose 2.44% to $330.29 billion.

Imports for the nine-month period grew 5.9 per cent to USD 578.61 billion, pushing the cumulative trade deficit to USD 248.32 billion.

Addressing the media, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said India’s export performance remained resilient despite global uncertainties.

“Based on current trends, we expect total exports of goods and services to cross USD 850 billion in this financial year,” he said.

Engineering goods, electronics, marine products and pharmaceuticals were among the key sectors that supported export growth during the period.