Shimla, Former BJP State President and Member of Parliament Suresh Kashyap met with Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, Kashyap explained that the journey of Indian exports is a result of innovation combined with global integration. From the Silk Route to the post-liberalization boom, exports have diversified from spices and textiles to technology, pharmaceuticals, and engineering goods. According to World Bank data, global exports are growing at 2.5 percent, while India’s exports are projected to grow at 7.1 percent (2024), outpacing global growth, indicating the country’s progress on the international stage. The share of exports in Indian GDP is projected to increase from 19.8 percent in 2015 to 21.2 percent in 2024, highlighting the growing relevance of exports to the Indian economy (World Bank). India’s trade performance continued its growth trend in the first five months of the 2025-26 fiscal year. Growth of 5.19 per cent in total exports (merchandise and services exports combined) in April-August 2025 over April-August 2024.
The total export value for April-August 2025 stood at US$ 346.10 billion, as against US$ 329.03 billion in April-August 2024.
The share of merchandise exports in April-August 2025 was 53.09 per cent.
The share of services exports stood at 46.91 per cent in April-August 2025.
Exports registered a growth of 4.77 percent in August 2025 as compared to August 2024.
Recognizing this growth trajectory, the government has also set a target of USD 1 trillion in exports in the current financial year 2025-26, of which 34.61 percent has been achieved in the first five months itself.
Driven by government reforms, digital transformation, and entrepreneurial spirit, the country’s export sector stands at the cusp of new possibilities, capturing the world’s attention and shaping the story of Aatmanirbhar Bharat on the global stage.
