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India's Exports Soar Past Global Tariffs, Hitting Record $825B in 2025

India achieved record trade growth in 2025, with total merchandise and services exports reaching $825.25 billion despite facing global tariff pressures. This resilience is attributed to landmark trade agreements with the UK, Oman, and EFTA, which have diversified market access and reduced customs duties. Key sectors like electronics, engineering goods, and pharmaceuticals drove growth, supported by domestic initiatives and digital transformation tools. The report concludes that India's diversified export basket and strong global linkages have reduced its strategic dependence on any single trade partner.

Key Points: India's Record Trade Growth Defies Tariffs in 2025

  • Defied US tariffs with policy support
  • Sealed pacts with UK, Oman, EFTA
  • Digital tools boosted trade facilitation
  • Exports hit $825B, sectors diversified
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India's exports defy tariffs, post record trade growth in 2025: Report

India's exports hit a record $825B in 2025, fueled by new trade pacts and digital tools, despite global tariff pressures.

"India's trade resilience lessens the strategic need for a dedicated India US trade deal. – Times Kuwait Report"

New Delhi, Jan 2

The Indian exports "defied global tariffs" in 2025, with policy support, trade pacts and digital tools, a new report has said.

The report from Times Kuwait said that India achieved record trade growth in 2025 despite US' tariffs aimed at "pressuring nations pursuing economic sovereignty."

Landmark agreements such as the India-UK CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement), India-Oman CEPA, and India-EFTA TEPA (Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement) have diversified market access and reduced customs duties.

Further, it facilitated collaboration in sectors including renewable energy, AI, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and EVs, the report noted.

It said the diversification of markets and stronger institutional support have reduced India's strategic dependence on any single trade partner.

"India's trade resilience lessens the strategic need for a dedicated India US trade deal, as the country has diversified markets, upgraded its export basket with manufacturing and technology-intensive goods, and expanded high-value global linkages," the media house said.

Total merchandise and services exports reached $825.25 billion in 2024-25, up 6.05 per cent year‑on‑year, while exports in the first half of FY26 (April-September 2025) rose to $418.91 billion up 5.86 per cent, marking a record high for any half-year period. Non‑petroleum exports climbed to $374.32 billion, up 6.07 per cent.

Key sectors driving growth include electronics, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, marine products, and rice, with major export destinations spanning the UAE, China, Spain, and Hong Kong, it said.

Partnerships with ASEAN nations like the Philippines and Thailand have deepened regional integration and created new export opportunities.

Domestic initiatives, such as the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), provided financial and non-financial support, including credit guarantees, trade finance, compliance assistance, and international branding.

Digital transformation initiatives, including Trade eConnect and the Trade Intelligence & Analytics (TIA) portal, have enhanced trade facilitation and data-driven insights, it noted.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the numbers look good, I hope this growth is creating jobs on the ground for our youth. Sometimes these big export figures don't translate to better livelihoods in small towns. The digital tools like TIA portal are a step in the right direction though.
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Rohit P
Great to see partnerships with ASEAN nations strengthening. Thailand and the Philippines are huge markets. More power to our marine products and rice exporters! 🚀
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Sarah B
Interesting analysis from an international perspective. India's move to diversify trade partners and focus on tech-intensive goods is a smart geopolitical play, reducing vulnerability to external pressure. The UK and EFTA deals are particularly significant.
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Vikram M
$825 billion! That's a massive number. But let's not forget the challenges for MSMEs in accessing credit and dealing with compliance. Hope the Export Promotion Mission is reaching the actual small exporters and not just the big corporates.
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Karthik V
The part about renewable energy and EV collaboration is key for the future. We should become a hub for green tech exports. Jai Hind!

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