India's exports rose 6.75% in September 2025, driven by strong global demand and manufacturing growth, despite a widening trade deficit.

India’s economy is showing strong resilience, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal projecting positive export growth for fiscal year 2025-26 despite U.S. tariffs and global uncertainties. Official data shows merchandise exports rose 6.75% in September 2025, while imports surged 16.7%, widening the trade deficit. Exports of goods and services reached $413.3 billion from April to September, up 5%, driven by strong global demand. The government emphasized that recent GST rate cuts were part of a long-planned tax reform, not a response to trade tensions, and are boosting consumer demand. India also surpassed its neighbor in smartphone exports to the U.S., reflecting growing manufacturing strength.