New Delhi, April 15 -- India's exports scaled a fresh peak in FY 2025-26, with combined merchandise and services shipments crossing the $860 billion mark for the first time, underscoring sustained momentum and a stronger foothold in global trade.

According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's latest data, cumulative exports of merchandise and services stood at US$ 860.09 billion during April-March FY26, compared to US$ 825.26 billion in FY25, reflecting a 4.22% year-on-year increase and setting a new record.

Merchandise exports, while growing at a slower pace, still registered an uptick. Outbound shipments of goods reached US$ 441.78 billion in FY26, up from US$ 437.70 billion in the previous fiscal, marking a 0.93% rise. The fisc...