India's exports rise 4.22% to hit a record $860 billion in FY26

new Delhi, April 16 -- India's goods and services exports hit a record $860 billion in 2025-26, backed by a 1% rise in merchandise exports despite global disruptions, even as higher imports widened the trade deficit. Releasing the full-year trade data, commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal said total exports stood at $860.09 billion, about $35 billion higher than $825.26 billion in 2024-25-a 4.22% increase. Merchandise exports grew 1% year-on-year to nearly $442 billion in FY26, data showed.P22

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