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Categories: BUSINESS

India's record exports and WTO review

Entities: Rajesh Kumar Singh · United Arab Emirates · Piyush Goyal · Jitin Prasada · ASEAN

Overview

In late July 2026, India’s Commerce Secretary presented the eighth WTO Trade Policy Review, highlighting a historic export total of $863.1 billion for FY 2025‑26, split into $441.8 billion of merchandise and $421.3 billion of services. The surge was attributed to deeper use of free‑trade agreements, especially with the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Australia and, as newly reported, the ASEAN‑India pact, which generated $38.42 billion of merchandise trade, and the UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, contributing $37.36 billion. A recently‑signed India‑New Zealand FTA opened a $2 billion textile market, while the India‑UK deal already delivered $13.44 billion in trade.

The review also noted rapid growth in textiles and apparel, strong smartphone demand, and a jump in defence exports to Rs 38,424 crore, with a target of Rs 50,000 crore by 2030. Government support schemes such as PM MITRA parks, Production‑Linked Incentives, and the RELIEF export‑facilitation initiative were cited as pillars of competitiveness. In parallel, foreign‑direct investment reached a record $94.84 billion in FY 26, underscoring the broader economic momentum.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] India’s total exports reached US$863.1 billion in FY 2025‑26. (Ministry of Commerce and Industry)
[● 3 SOURCES] FTAs with the UAE, UK, Australia and other partners expanded market access for Indian exporters. (Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal)
[● 2 SOURCES] The ASEAN‑India FTA generated US$38.42 billion in merchandise exports in FY 2025‑26. (Ministry of Commerce and Industry)
[● 2 SOURCES] Certificates of Origin issued under the India‑UAE CEPA rose to more than 4.45 lakh in FY 2025‑26. (Ministry of Commerce and Industry)
[○ 1 SOURCE] India’s textile and apparel exports rose to Rs 3.25 lakh crore in FY 2025‑26. (Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Defence exports increased to Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2026, with a target of Rs 50,000 crore by 2030. (Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh)
[○ 1 SOURCE] India recorded a gross FDI inflow of US$94.84 billion in FY 2025‑26. (Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary)

Timeline

1 day ago

[BUSINESS] 13 sources
India's Exports Reach Record $863 Billion in FY26 Fueled by FTAs
India’s FY26 exports hit a record $863 bn, led by merchandise and services growth and boosted by FTAs with the UAE, UK, Australia, ASEAN and others.
8 days ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
India Highlights Record Exports and WTO Commitment at Trade Policy Review
India’s WTO Trade Policy Review showcased record $863 bn exports, reaffirmed WTO commitment, faced WTO queries on PLI and tariffs, and its gem‑jewellery exports rose 26.5% to $2.21 bn in June.

Sources

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