India’s Record-Breaking Export Surge in 2024–25: A Testament to Resilience and Innovation
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- May 16
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India has once again rewritten its economic narrative, reaching an unprecedented milestone in exports for the financial year 2024-25. With total exports soaring to a historic $824.9 billion, India demonstrated remarkable growth despite a turbulent global economic environment. This comprehensive export performance underscores India’s expanding global footprint and the strength of its diversified sectors.
Unpacking India’s Export Milestone: $824.9 Billion in 2024–25
According to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and corroborated by the Commerce Ministry, India’s total exports climbed from $778.1 billion in 2023-24 to an all-time high of $824.9 billion in 2024-25, a robust 6.01% growth. This performance exceeded the Commerce Ministry’s earlier estimate of $820.93 billion, reflecting stronger-than-expected export activity, especially in the services sector.
The growth is a clear indicator of India’s evolving trade dynamics and resilience amidst challenges such as geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and rising energy costs.
Services Sector: The Growth Engine
Services exports led the charge, surging 13.6% year-on-year to a record $387.5 billion. The growth was especially pronounced in March 2025, where services exports hit $35.6 billion, an impressive 18.6% increase from March 2024. This trend highlights India's increasing dominance in high-value services like IT, business process outsourcing, and financial services.
This remarkable expansion not only bolsters India’s trade balance but also cements its position as a global leader in services delivery.
Merchandise Exports: Diversity and Strength
Merchandise exports also posted strong results, with total shipments valued at $437.4 billion. The non-petroleum segment reached an all-time high of $374.1 billion, growing 6% over the previous year. The sector witnessed broad-based growth across key commodities:
Engineering goods: $116.67 billion (+6.74%)
Electronic goods: $38.58 billion (+32.47%)
Coffee: $1.81 billion (+40.37%)
Tobacco: $1.98 billion (+36.53%)
Rice: $12.47 billion (+19.73%)
These figures illustrate the diversification of India’s export basket and the country’s competitive edge across multiple industries.
Navigating Global Headwinds: Resilience Amid Challenges
India’s export success story emerges despite several external challenges:
Geopolitical crises such as the Red Sea disruptions and the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Global supply chain bottlenecks that affected raw material availability.
Rising energy prices, impacting production costs.
Yet, Indian exporters exhibited exceptional adaptability, aided by government initiatives like the New Foreign Trade Policy, trade facilitation measures, and regional trade agreements such as the India-UAE CEPA.
Monthly Snapshot: March 2025 Exports and Trade Deficit
March 2025 saw exports grow by 2.65% year-on-year to $73.61 billion. Imports rose by 4.9% to $77.23 billion, leading to a trade deficit of $3.63 billion. This reflects a sustained momentum in exports alongside increased import needs, particularly in energy and fertilizers.
How LiquidMind Can Empower India’s Export Growth
With the export sector becoming more complex and global trade environments rapidly evolving, LiquidMind’s AI-driven intelligence platform offers a crucial edge:
Automated Compliance and Risk Management: LiquidMind’s AI agents streamline trade compliance by automatically analysing global trade regulations and ensuring adherence, reducing costly delays.
Intelligent Decision-Making: Its machine learning algorithms optimize export logistics, supplier management, and risk assessment, helping exporters mitigate disruptions and improve supply chain efficiency.
Trade and Market Insights: By leveraging AI to analyse market trends and trade data, LiquidMind enables exporters to identify emerging markets and diversify risk.
In an era where global trade demands agility and intelligence, LiquidMind’s solutions align perfectly with India’s export growth ambitions, enabling companies to navigate complexities and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
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Authored By ARJUN PV
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