India’s Exports Reach $863.1 Billion in FY26

New Delhi: Driven by expanding free trade agreements (FTAs), total India’s exports recorded of US$863.1 billion in the financial year 2025–26. Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada disclosed the milestone in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. Specifically, merchandise shipments contributed US$441.8 billion, while services exports generated US$421.3 billion. Furthermore, recently operationalised trade deals with the UAE, the UK, Australia, Oman, and EFTA nations directly accelerated this momentum in India’s exports.

 [Merchandise Exports: $441.8 Billion] ──┐
                                         ├──▶ Total FY26 Export Record: $863.1 Billion
 [Services Exports:    $421.3 Billion] ──┘

Free Trade Pacts Expand Product Coverage and Market Reach

Crucially, the Ministry highlighted the rapidly increasing utilisation of India’s trade agreements through higher Certificate of Origin issuances and broader tariff line coverage.

 [CEPA - UAE] ──▶ 4.45 Lakh+ Certificates Issued ──▶ $37.36 Billion Merchandise Exports
 [ECTA - AUS] ──▶ 2.73 Lakh+ Certificates Issued ──▶ $7.28 Billion Merchandise Exports

For instance, exported product categories to the UAE grew from 7,546 tariff lines in FY22 to 8,053 in FY26 under the India-UAE CEPA. Similarly, under the India-Australia ECTA, exported categories expanded to 5,668 tariff lines.

Furthermore, the recently operationalised India-Oman CEPA drove a massive 189.6 per cent year-on-year surge in June 2026, generating US$622.8 million in single-month shipments.

Safeguarding and Boosting Labour-Intensive Sectors

Significantly, India’s trade negotiations prioritized key employment-generating industries while protecting sensitive domestic markets.

Key Duty-Free and Preferential Access Terms:

• United Kingdom: Secures duty-free entry for 99 per cent of Indian exports under CETA.

• New Zealand: Grants 100 per cent duty-free access for Indian merchandise.

• EFTA Nations: Covers 99.6 per cent of total tariff lines under the TEPA framework.

• Targeted Sectors: Textiles, apparel, footwear, gems, jewellery, marine goods, and agriculture.

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[Trade e-Connect - Exporter Onboarding]             [TIA Portal - Market & Tariff Analytics]

To help exporters leverage these trade pacts, the Department of Commerce expanded its digital facilitation ecosystem. Tools like Trade e-Connect and the Trade Intelligence and Analytics (TIA) Portal now deliver real-time market data, guidance on Rules of Origin, and advisory services directly to domestic businesses.

Trade Pact Performance Snapshot (FY26)

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