By Shishir Prashant 
PrashantNews
Driven by electronic goods led growth momentum, Indian exports surged by 5.19% in April-August 2025 vs. April-August 2024, boosting trade confidence in the country, top officials said on Tuesday.
In August 2025, Indian exports registered a positive growth of 4.77% vs. August 2024.
Exports increased by 5.19% to USD 346.10 billion in April-August 2025 in comparison to April-August Exports increased by 5.19% to USD 346.10 billion in April-August 2025 in comparisonApril-August2024.
Merchandise export rose by 2.31% and service export up surged by 8.65% in April-August 2025.
India’s exports to Hong Kong, China, USA, Germany, Korea, UAE, Nepal, Belgium, Bangladesh, and Brazil have climbed the ladder of growth in April-August 2025 vs. April-August 2024.
Electronic goods led the growth momentum, with exports rising by USD 5.51 billion, which is 40.63% rise in April-August 2025 compared to the prior corresponding period.
The commodity excelled in August 2025 as well, with 25.91% growth in comparison to last year. In the last 10 years, production of electronic goods increased 6x and export of electronic goods increased 8x. Indian electronic goods exports are rising, with major markets including the USA, UAE, China, Netherlands and UK, driven by Make in India and PLI schemes.
Smartphones remain one of the key growth drivers, with India transforming from a net importer to a net exporter. Smartphone exports have crossed INR 1 lakh crore within just five months of FY26, which is 55% higher than the same period in the last fiscal.