India’s Exports Rise 6.7% in September 2025 Despite Global Challenges

India’s exports in September 2025 rose by 6.74% to $36.38 billion, despite challenges in the global economy. Imports, however, increased 16.6% to $68.53 billion, mainly due to higher demand for gold, silver, fertilisers, and electronics.

The trade deficit stood at $32.1 billion for September. Services exports were estimated at $30.82 billion, and services imports at $15.29 billion, resulting in a total goods and services trade surplus of $15.53 billion.

From April to September 2025, exports rose 3.02% to $220.12 billion, while imports increased 4.53% to $375.11 billion. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal highlighted that fertiliser imports were higher this year due to increased demand.

India’s Exports Rise 6.7% in September 2025 Despite Global Challenges

Key Points

• Exports (Sept 2025): $36.38 billion (+6.74% YoY)
• Imports (Sept 2025): $68.53 billion (+16.6% YoY)
• Trade Deficit (Sept 2025): $32.1 billion
• Services Exports: $30.82 billion
• Services Imports: $15.29 billion
• Goods & Services Trade Surplus: $15.53 billion
• April–Sept FY 2025-26 Exports: $220.12 billion (+3.02%)
• April–Sept FY 2025-26 Imports: $375.11 billion (+4.53%)
• Main Import Drivers: Gold, silver, fertilisers, electronics

Exam-Oriented Facts

• India’s exports rose 6.74% in September 2025 to $36.38 billion
• Imports rose 16.6% to $68.53 billion, widening trade deficit
• Trade deficit for September 2025: $32.1 billion
• Fertiliser imports rose due to higher demand
• Services trade surplus contributed to overall $15.53 billion surplus in goods & services

Question & Answer

Q1. By how much did India’s exports rise in September 2025?
(a) 5.2%
(b) 6.74%
(c) 7.5%
(d) 8.1%
Answer: 6.74%

Q2. What was India’s trade deficit in September 2025?
(a) $28.5 billion
(b) $32.1 billion
(c) $35 billion
(d) $30 billion
Answer: $32.1 billion

Q3. Which of the following contributed most to India’s import surge in September 2025?
(a) Electronics, gold, silver, fertilisers
(b) Oil and gas only
(c) Textile and sugar
(d) Automobiles only
Answer: Electronics, gold, silver, fertilisers

Q4. What were India’s exports from April to September 2025?
(a) $215.5 billion
(b) $220.12 billion
(c) $225 billion
(d) $230 billion
Answer: $220.12 billion

Q5. Who is the Commerce Secretary of India commenting on the September 2025 trade data?
(a) Ajay Seth
(b) Rajesh Agarwal
(c) Shaktikanta Das
(d) Piyush Goyal
Answer: Rajesh Agarwal

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