The commerce ministry in its latest data has showed that India’s merchandise exports grew 6.74 per cent to $36.38 billion in September 2025 as compared to $34.08 billion in September 2024. Imports jumped by 16.6 per cent year-on-year to $68.53 billion in September 2025 as compared to $58.74 billion in September 2024. The country's trade deficit stood at $32.15 billion during the month, the highest in over a year.
According to the data, merchandise exports during April-September 2025 were $220.12 billion as compared to $213.68 billion during April-September 2024. Merchandise imports during April-September 2025 were $375.11 billion as compared to $358.85 billion during April-September 2024. Merchandise trade deficit during April-September 2025 was $154.98 billion as compared to $145.18 billion during April-September 2024.
Non-petroleum and non-gems & jewellery exports in September 2025 were $28.59 billion as compared to $26.95 billion in September 2024. Non-petroleum and non-gems & jewellery exports in April-September 2025 were $175.29 billion, compared to $163.09 billion in April-September 2024. Non-petroleum, non-gems & jewellery (gold, silver & precious metals) imports in September 2025 were $41.77 billion as compared to $36.96 billion in September 2024. Non-petroleum, non-gems & jewellery (gold, silver & precious metals) imports in April-September 2025 were $243.58 billion, compared to $224.97 billion in April-September 2024.
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