The Ministry of Commerce & Industry's release of 15 September 2026 estimated India's combined merchandise and services exports at US$399.27 billion for April–August 2026–27. This compares with US$345.55 billion in the corresponding earlier period, an increase of 15.55%.
Merchandise exports reached US$215.91 billion, growing 17.85%. For August alone, combined exports were estimated at US$82.68 billion, up 25.41% year on year.
Electronics and engineering goods were among August's merchandise growth drivers, with increases of 89.82% and 24.86% respectively. Merchandise imports during April–August were US$363.00 billion, producing a goods trade deficit of US$147.09 billion.
The release notes that August services figures are estimated using available RBI data. Combined totals containing these estimates should be distinguished from merchandise-only figures and may subsequently be revised.